Fringilla coelebs
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Mass
~25 g
Habitat
Forests
Diet
Insects and invertebrates
How to recognize it
Common Chaffinch is an easy companion in parks, gardens, and light woodland. The male stands out in spring with a brighter, more vivid look, while the female keeps to softer tones, so a pair can feel almost like two different moods. It is lively but cautious, moving through trees and dropping to the ground to feed. The male sings from an open perch, and the song is a bright, rolling run with a sharp finish; outside the breeding season, chaffinches gather in loose flocks. Look for it in wooded places, urban parks, orchards, and other green spaces near people. It feeds mainly on seeds and plant matter, then switches in the breeding season to insects and other small invertebrates, especially caterpillars, which also go to the young.
Quick Facts
Listen to the call
Common Chaffinch is an easy companion in parks, gardens, and light woodland. The male stands out in spring with a brighter, more vivid look, while the female keeps to softer tones, so a pair can feel almost like two different moods. It is lively but cautious, moving through trees and dropping to the ground to feed. The male sings from an open perch, and the song is a bright, rolling run with a sharp finish; outside the breeding season, chaffinches gather in loose flocks. Look for it in wooded places, urban parks, orchards, and other green spaces near people. It feeds mainly on seeds and plant matter, then switches in the breeding season to insects and other small invertebrates, especially caterpillars, which also go to the young.
