Lovely Spring day walking around Pulborough Brooks and on the way back to the centre this lovely female chaffinch posed nicely.
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| Male Chaffinch at the picnic area Pulborough Brooks 2010 |
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| Male Chaffinch - Arundel Wetland Centre July 2010 |
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| Female Chaffinch at Warnham Nature Reserve |
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| Female Chaffinch - Pulborough Brooks 5th April 2011 |
Latin nameFringilla coelebs
Family
Finches (Fringillidae)
Overview:
The chaffinch is the UK's second commonest breeding bird, and is arguably the most colourful of the UK's finches. Its patterned plumage helps it to blend in when feeding on the ground and it becomes most obvious when it flies, revealing a flash of white on the wings and white outer tail feathers. It does not feed openly on bird feeders - it prefers to hop about under the bird table or under the hedge. You'll usually hear chaffinches before you see them, with their loud song and varied calls.
Where to see them
Around the UK in woodlands, hedgerows, fields, parks and gardens anywhere.
When to see them
All year round.
What they eat
Insects and seeds.
Hello all,
ReplyDeleteThe Chaffinch's large double white wing bars, white tail edges and greenish rump easily identify this 14–16 cm long species. The breeding male is unmistakable, with his reddish underparts and a blue-grey cap. The female is drabber and greener, but still obvious. Thanks a lot!
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