Oriental greenfinch Coloring Pages

What kind of bird is it?

The Oriental greenfinch is about the same size as a sparrow. It is a familiar bird that you can find anywhere in Japan. It might look a bit plain at first. But when it spreads its wings, you can see a lovely yellow pattern! In spring, the boys sing songs to show off to the girls.

Differences between boys and girls

Boy and girl Oriental greenfinches look a little bit different.

• Boys have a head and back that look a bit greenish-gray, and their faces are dark.
• Girls are a bit more brownish all over compared to the boys.

The best way to spot an Oriental greenfinch is the bright yellow stripe on their wings!

Where do they live?

Oriental greenfinches stay in Japan all year long. You can often find them in places with lots of grass and trees, like farms, riverbanks, and parks. In winter, they often hang out in groups with their friends to look for food.

What do they sound like?

The Oriental greenfinch has a very special call that carries far.

• When looking for food on the ground, they often make short sounds like "kirit" or "chon-chon."
• When flying in the sky, they sometimes make a drawn-out sound like "jweeen."

What do they eat?

Oriental greenfinches mostly eat plant seeds. They have thick, strong beaks, so they can crunch open hard seeds easily. They love sunflower seeds and grass seeds!

How to Choose Colors: Let's Color the Pretty Yellow Feathers!

The key to this Oriental greenfinch coloring page is making the pretty yellow stand out from the plain colors.

• Body Color: The body of an Oriental greenfinch is a greenish gray or brown. Try coloring it gently. It is also fun to use different colors for boys and girls!
• Yellow on the Wings: This is the best part! Color the yellow pattern on the wings carefully with a bright yellow. Mixing in a little golden yellow or orange makes a pretty color, too.
• Beak and Feet: The beak is a bit thick, and it is a flesh-tone or pale pink color. Try coloring the feet a darkish color.

How to Make It Look 3D: Think About "Shadows" and "Light"!

Let's try a few tricks to make the round body of the Oriental greenfinch look 3D.

• Places in Shadow: Color the bottom of the body, the overlapping parts of the wings, and under the beak by layering a color a little darker than your main color. This will make it look nice and round!
• Places in the Light: Make the middle of the back and the curved chest a little lighter to give them a shiny look.

Tips for Enjoying Your Coloring Page!

• Try Adding a Background!
  • Oriental greenfinches are often in fields or by riverbanks. Try adding grass, dirt, or the sky to the background to make it look real!
• Express Yourself Freely!
  • You do not have to stick to real Oriental greenfinch colors. Color your very own colorful Oriental greenfinch! A pink Oriental greenfinch would be super cute, too.