The Eurasian chaffinch, common chaffinch, or simply the 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 Common chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) is a common and widespread small passerine bird in the finch family. The English name of this species comes from the Old English ‘ceaffinc’, where ceaf is ‘chaff’ and finc ‘finch’.

The colourful and delightful chaffinch is a regular garden visitor across the UK. Look out for it hopping about on the ground under birdtables and hedges.

The Chaffinch is one of the most widespread and common birds in Britain and Ireland. Its patterned feathers help it blend in when feeding on the ground, so it's easiest to see when it flies, as a flash of white on the wings and white outer tail feathers is revealed.

The Chaffinch, scientifically known as Fringilla coelebs, is a small passerine bird that is a member of the finch family, Fringillidae. Your interest in these birds may stem from their colorful plumage and cheerful song, which have captivated bird enthusiasts in Europe and beyond.

The Chaffinch is our commonest finch and has striking double white wing bars. The wing bars are formed by white patches on the wing coverts, and primary and secondary wing feathers. Its summer plumage is brighter that its winter plumage.

The Chaffinch is one of the commonest birds in Britain & Ireland and was recorded breeding in 94% of all 10-km squares. It is absent only from parts of the Northern Isles, Outer Hebrides and a few west-coast squares in Ireland.

Common in varied wooded and forested habitats, parks, gardens, farmland with hedges and scattered trees. Forms flocks in winter; often visits garden feeders. Handsome, brightly colored male is distinctive, with bluish cowl, pink face and breast, black-and-white wing pattern (colors muted in winter).

With its cheerful song and vibrant plumage, this common garden visitor is a welcomed sight to backyards across Europe. Visual Identification. The male Chaffinch is a colourful bird with a …

One of Ireland's top 20 most widespread garden birds. Our commonest finch - found in woodland, farmland, parks and gardens. In winter can form large flocks of hundreds of birds, especially in stubble fields and under beech trees. The male's breast, face and underside are a pinkish orange-brown, becoming a darker, wine shade in winter.