European Goldfinch: Migration

The European Goldfinch is a short-distance migrant.

• Where: many Swedish goldfinches migrate to Central Europe and around the Mediterranean, some as far as North Africa.
• When: migration takes place in September–October with a return in April.
• Variation: the proportion staying in Sweden has increased along with winter feeding.

More about the European Goldfinch

• Song & calls
• Breeding
• Nest & eggs
• Diet
• In winter
• Male & female