Finches · Resident
Common Chaffinch
Fringilla coelebs
Very common Fringillidae 14–16 cm Low risk
One of Europe's most abundant finches, the male flushed with pink and slate-blue. Its bright, accelerating song ends in a cheerful flourish — and varies by region, like a local accent.
At a glance
Family
Fringillidae
Group
Finches · Resident
Size
14–16 cm
Conservation status
Low risk
Did you know
The chaffinch sings with a different "accent" in each region; the same species sings differently from one valley to the next.
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