Common Chaffinch
Common Chaffinch
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The Common Chaffinch is one of Europe's most familiar and widespread finches, known for its vibrant plumage in males featuring a blue-grey cap, reddish-brown underparts, and prominent white wing bars. Females are duller but still show distinct wing markings.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Western Asia. Inhabits a variety of environments including woodlands, forests, parks, gardens, and agricultural land, often close to human habitation.
How to spot
Males are easily identified by their colorful plumage and loud, enthusiastic song. Look for them foraging on the ground or in trees. Females are duller but still show distinctive white wing bars and can be located by their common 'pink!' call.
When to spot
Observable year-round in much of its range where it is resident. Breeding activity is most prominent in spring and summer. Northern and eastern populations are migratory and can be seen passing through in autumn and spring.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Western Asia. Inhabits a variety of environments including woodlands, forests, parks, gardens, and agricultural land, often close to human habitation.
How to spot
Males are easily identified by their colorful plumage and loud, enthusiastic song. Look for them foraging on the ground or in trees. Females are duller but still show distinctive white wing bars and can be located by their common 'pink!' call.
When to spot
Observable year-round in much of its range where it is resident. Breeding activity is most prominent in spring and summer. Northern and eastern populations are migratory and can be seen passing through in autumn and spring.
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The Common Chaffinch's loud, distinctive song, often described as a 'chip-chip-chip-chop-chop-cherry-erry-CHIP!' ending with a flourish, is one of the most studied and recognizable bird songs in ornithology.
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