Greenfinch
Chloris chloris
UK Red ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
Year-round. Declining.
Best time of day
Morning. That wheezing.
Lake District
Gardens. Woodland edge. That green. Yellow wing bar. Declining. Disease hit them. Worth looking for.
UK population
Around 170,000 pairs. Red list. Declining fast.
Overview
Greenfinches are declining. That green. Yellow wing bar. Wheezing song. Disease hit them. Trichomonosis. Gardens. Woodland edge. Red list. Worth looking for.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae |
| Habitat | Gardens · Woodland edge · Farmland |
| Diet | Seeds. Large bill. |
| UK population | Around 170,000 pairs. Red list. Declining fast. |
| Lake District | Gardens. Woodland edge. That green. Yellow wing bar. Declining. Disease hit them. Worth looking for. |
| Conservation | UK Red List |
Where to See It
Gardens, woodland edge. The valleys. That green. Yellow wing bar. Declining. Trichomonosis.
Identification
Green. Yellow wing bar. Large bill. Wheezing song. Declining.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Gardens. That green. Declining. Worth looking for.
Conservation Status
UK Red List
This species is on the UK Red List for Birds (BoCC5), indicating serious concern about its population decline or unfavourable conservation status. Monitoring in the Lake District contributes to national population tracking.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.