Key information
The common chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) 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 much duller in colouring, but both sexes have two contrasting white wing bars and white sides to the tail.
Length : 14–18 cm
Wingspan: 24.5–28.5 cm (9.6–11.2 in)
Weight : 17–29 g
Population : 500,000,000-799,999,999 individuals
Habitat: The chaffinch breeds in wooded areas and also often forage in open country in large flocks.
Diet: mainly eat seeds and other plant material that they find on the ground.
Location
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