Chaffinch

chaffinch at dusk

The Chaffinch is a medium-sized bird with a blue-grey cap, a pinkish-red breast, and a white belly, often seen feeding on seeds and insects such as sunflower hearts and dried mealworms in gardens and woodlands.

  • Chaffinches can be seen in the UK throughout the year, but are most commonly spotted from January to July during the breeding season.
  • Chaffinches are part of the Fringillidae family, which includes finches and related species

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