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Tenerife Blue Chaffinch
Scridifer

Tenerife Blue Chaffinch (Fringilla teydea)

Had a wonderful holiday in the Canary Islands and managed to get a few snaps!
Habitat
Canary Pine forest
Location
El Teide, Tenerife, Spain
Date taken
30/01/20
Scientific name
Fringilla teydea
Equipment used
Canon SX50
What a pretty chaffinch, Chris. Lovely colours.
 
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You sure did Chris!!! And what a beauty this chaffie is too.

Blue is the right word to describe them, isn't it LOL.

We don't have a picture of the Tenerife one in The Opus, so I'll upload this gorgeous picture to the article shortly. Many thanks for sharing it with us lad.
 
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This is quite a beautiful Chaffinch you've captured Chris!
 
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Only seen the African Chaffinch as well as the usual - this one is exceptional! Well done Chris!
 

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