Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Chaffinch
Scientific Name:
Fringilla coelebs
Length:
14.5 cm (6")
Wingspan (mm):
24.5-28.5 cm
Weight:
18-29 g
Lifespan:
3 yrs Description
A very colourful, alert and chirpy bird, the Chaffinch is a popular bird often found under feeding tables in gardens and parks throughout much of the United Kingdom.
The male has a pink breast and cheeks, a blue-grey crown and nape and
Diet
Seeds, garden scraps and small insects such as caterpillars, especially during the breeding season.