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Common chaffinch male

Fringilla coelebs

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Description:

Small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.The Common Chaffinch's are 14-16 cm long and have large double white wing bars, white tail edges and greenish rump. The breeding male shows reddish underparts and a blue-grey cap.

Habitat:

They are common sight in woods and grasslands all over Scotland. This one was found in the Isle of Mull and was quite tame, which allowed some nice close ups.

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Common Chaffinch

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PublishedJuly 30, 2013

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