Common Chaffinch

Fringilla coelebs

The Eurasian chaffinch, common chaffinch, or simply the chaffinch is a common and widespread small passerine bird in the finch family. The male is brightly coloured with a blue-grey cap and rust-red underparts. The female is more subdued in colouring, but both sexes have two contrasting white wing bars and white sides to the tail. The male bird has a strong voice and sings from exposed perches to attract a mate.

Scientific name

Fringilla coelebs

Family

Finches, Euphonias, and Allies

IUCN status

LC

Birds of Conservation Concern

Green