Common Chaffinch

Fringilla coelebs

The Common Chaffinch is a small passerine bird native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It is known for its distinctive and melodious song, often heard in woodlands, parks, and gardens. This species displays sexual dimorphism, with the males exhibiting striking blue-grey crowns and pink underparts, while the females have more subdued plumage. Common Chaffinches are primarily granivorous, feeding on seeds and insects, and are known to form large flocks during the non-breeding season. They build cup-shaped nests in trees and shrubs and are known for their agile flight and acrobatic displays during courtship.

Habitat: Woodlands, parks, gardens