bird breeders what is this bird please

[quaver]

Hi can anone tell me please what breed of bird this is thank you.

[neep_neep]

That's a Goldfinch, native species

[quaver]

thank you neep neep the person wasnt sure and asked me to post pic.Much appreicated

[bosshogg]

yup a goldfinch these have to be rung to be kept it captivity

[cooltom28]

Originally Posted by bosshogg

yup a goldfinch these have to be rung to be kept it captivity

they only have to be rung when they are sold they can be given away of course that only applies if it is a captive bred bird, the ring needs to be from the ioa or bbc, it needs to be a close ring to, if its wild its illegal

[Tan]

But it is not illigal if the bird is injured wildlife and was taken in either due to be released after healing or can be kept captive if it cannot be rleased if for example it lost a wing or its vision etc....

[quaver]

thank you as far as im aware ( as i dont own the bird ) it is rung

[markandwend]

Its a Goldfinch hen i'd say by the looks, i used to breed them, and agree with cooltom, they only have to be rung if you are selling them or showing them.

[cooltom28]

more importantly is that you can prove the bird is captive bred!