About the Common Chaffinch
The Eurasian chaffinch, common chaffinch, or simply the chaffinch 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 female is more subdued in colouring, but both sexes have two contrasting white wing bars and white sides to the tail. The male bird has a strong voice and sings from exposed perches to attract a mate.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Fringilla coelebs |
| Species Codes | comcha, CCHA, EUCH, COCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Chaffinch belong to?
The Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Common Chaffinch?
The Eurasian chaffinch, common chaffinch, or simply the chaffinch 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 female is more subdued in colouring, but both sexes have two contrasting white wing b...
Where can I report a Common Chaffinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Chaffinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comcha, or on iNaturalist.
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