Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Corsican Finch
Carduelis corsicana
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Corsican finch (Carduelis corsicana), also known as the Corsican citril finch or Mediterranean citril finch, is a species of passerine bird belonging to the family Fringillidae, the "true" finches. This species is endemic to Corsica and Sardinia and nearby islands in France and Italy.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Corsica and Sardinia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Corsican finch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
