Oriental Greenfinch Chloris sinica, Gongqing Forest Park (31.325488, 121.547808), Shanghai, January. Oriental Greenfinch is resident in Shanghai and is most numerous in winter. Also known as Grey-capped Greenfinch. (Craig Brelsford)Oriental Greenfinch occurs throughout Shanghai, even in parks in the urban core. Shanghai Botanical Gardens (31.147780, 121.438917), December. (Craig Brelsford)Oriental Greenfinch, Binjiang Forest Park (31.385567, 121.520245), Shanghai, December. (Craig Brelsford)Oriental Greenfinch copulating. Clockwise from top L: Male (R) and female engaging in bill-touching, a form of courtship behavior; male mounting female (top R) then dismounting (bottom R); aftermath (bottom L) shows bodies erect and heads held high. Changfeng Park (31.228459, 121.393158), Shanghai, April. (Craig Brelsford)
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