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This bird is widespread and very familiar throughout Europe. It is the most common finch in western Europe. Its range extends into western Asia, northwestern Africa, the Canary Islands and Madeira. On Tenerife and Gran Canaria, it coexists with its sister species, the endemic Blue Chaffinch. | This bird is widespread and very familiar throughout Europe. It is the most common finch in western Europe. Its range extends into western Asia, northwestern Africa, the Canary Islands and Madeira. On Tenerife and Gran Canaria, it coexists with its sister species, the endemic Blue Chaffinch. | ||
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Revision as of 14:16, 11 May 2007
- Fringilla coelebs
Description
The Chaffinch, (Fringilla coelebs), is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. Its large double white wing bars, white tail edges and greenish rump easily identify this 14-16 cm long species. The breeding male is unmistakable, with his reddish underparts and a grey cap. The female is drabber and greener, but still obvious.
This bird is widespread and very familiar throughout Europe. It is the most common finch in western Europe. Its range extends into western Asia, northwestern Africa, the Canary Islands and Madeira. On Tenerife and Gran Canaria, it coexists with its sister species, the endemic Blue Chaffinch.
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Habitat
Woods, hedges, parks & gardens.
Breeding
Neat cup of grass lichen or moss. 1 brood
Food
Insects in breeding season and mainly seeds at other times.
Song/Voice
Song a series of Chip-Chip-Chip notes. Call a loud Pink Pink.
When
Summer visitor in North and Eastern Europe, found all year in the rest of Europe.
Identification
Photo taken at the RSPB Nature Reserve, Ynys-Hir, Wales in July 2004
Bird Song
<flashmp3>Fringilla coelebs (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
