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Fringilla coelebs
The Chaffinch's 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 blue-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, and the second most common bird in the British Isles. Its range extends into western Asia, northwestern Africa, and Macaronesia, where it has many distinctive island forms. In the Canary Islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, the Chaffinch has colonised twice, giving rise to the endemic species known as the Blue Chaffinch and a distinctive subspecies. In each of the Azores, in Madeira, and in the rest of the Canaries there is a single species on each island.
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Nice action shot
Thanks, it was a lucky shot!
It's really beautiful!
Hmm...yes you are describing the bird's pose... :)
As you can see it just took of, being maybe 2 inches from the piece of straw he was sitting on. I guess they need all their wingspan to gain speed.
I rarely seen such wide spread wing pictures of such small Tit birds. I find such pictures frequently with Hummingbird.
Haha, I'm always to late,... just catch something when it's about to leave...
Your efforts are terrific to catch fauna..masterclass..!!