Chaffinch, Pinzón común

Description:

Chaffinch is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is easy to identify due to its large double white wing bars, white tail edges and greenish rump. It is 14–16 cm long. The breeding male is unmistakable, with his reddish underparts and a blue-grey cap. The female is drabber and greener, but still obvious.

Habitat:

It uses a range of habitats, but open woodland is favoured, although it is common in gardens and on farmland. This one was spotted in Mediterranean forest, between Holm oak trees at Parque Nacional de Monfragüe

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/200 sec. f/7.1 ISO Speed Rating: 200. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.