Brambling & European Greenfinch

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Brambling & European Greenfinch — Fringilla. 1. Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla)—2. European greenfinch (Chloris chloris).

Artist

Name:: Unknown

Illustration

Subject:: Animals
Technique:: Wood engraving
Format:: Portrait (taller)

Book

Title:: Nouveau dictionnaire encyclopédique universel illustré
Author(s):: Trousset, Jules (under the direction of)
Publisher:: : La Librairie Illustrée, 1885-1891
Open Library:: View record.

Description

NB: The European greenfinch is no longer classified as part of the genus Fringilla.
The caption reads in the original French: Fringilles. — 1. Pinson de montagne (Fringilla montifringilla). — 2. Verdier (F. chloris).

Keywords: 1880s, 19th century, bird, black & white, finch, Fringillidae, passerine, reference book