covered in thick, long, greyish-white down when they hatch. Both adults feeds them on during the first days, and later on a frequently regurgitated yellowish paste made of seeds. They leave the nest after about 13 days, but cannot fly yet. They usually fledge 16-18 days after hatching. This species produces two or three broods per year.

In Australasia, the European greenfinch's breeding season is from October to March.

Food and feeding

The European greenfinch feeds on a great variety

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