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SPECIES PROFILE
Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs)
Fringilla
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Gardens, woodlands
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Fringillidae
GENUS
Fringilla
📋 Description
SIZE
14-16 cm body, 18-29 g
COLORATION
Males blue-grey head, rusty breast; females brown
ADAPTATIONS
Loud, cheerful song
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Gardens, woodlands
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
4-5 eggs, 1-2 broods per year
DIET DETAILS
Seeds, insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Common Chaffinch has a very distinctive loud, cheerful song. Males are colorful with blue-grey head and rusty breast.
2
It is one of the most common and widespread finches in Europe.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
Lake District UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for finches with distinctive song in gardens and woods.
