A common finch with pinkish underparts and white wing flashes, often seen feeding beneath bird feeders.
Male Chaffinches have pink breast and face colouring, blue-grey caps, and chestnut backs. Females are more subdued brown. Their white wing bars are noticeable in flight.
Common Name: Chaffinch
Scientific Name: Fringilla coelebs
Distinctive Markings: Pink breast (male)
White wing bars
Chunky finch shape
Ground feeder
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