- Fringilla coelebs
Identification
L. 14-16 cm
- Large double white wing bars *White tail edges *Greenish rump
Breeding Male: *Reddish underparts *Grey cap
Female: Drabber and greener, but still obvious.
Distribution
This bird is widespread and very familiar throughout Europe. It is the most common finch in western Europe. Its range extends into western Asia, north-western Africa, the Canary Islands and Madeira.
Taxonomy
There are 19 subspecies.
Habitat
Woods, hedges, parks & gardens.
Behaviour
It builds a neat cup of grass lichen or moss. 1 brood
The diet includes insects in breeding season and mainly seeds at other times.
Vocalisation
Song: A series of Chip-Chip-Chip notes.
Call: A loud Pink Pink
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