Chaffinch male

Description:

Is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. Male with reddish underparts and blue grey cap, double white wing bars, white tail edges and greenish rump easily identify this 14–16 cm long species. The powerful song is very well known, and its fink or vink sounding call gives the finch family its English name. Males typically sing two or three different song types, and there are regional dialects too.

Habitat:

This bird is widespread and very familiar throughout Europe. It is the most common finch in western Europe. It uses a range of habitats, but open woodland is favoured, although it is common in gardens and on farmland.