Find a WuHoo At Home... Have you noticed Goldfinches in your garden? What do you know about them?
They are bright red from their bill over their face to their forehead. They have a black crown and collar, black-and-gold wings, and shades of brown, buff and white on their body. Young goldfinches lack the red face of the adult, known as grey pates. Used to be known as goldie, gold linnet, redcap and King Harry. Was a symbol of fertility and resurrection in medieval paintings. About 500 goldfinches were released by acclimatisation societies between 1862 and 1883. They are native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia.