How to welcome the Common Chaffinch in London, England, United Kingdom
Fringilla coelebs · Fringillidae
Seen in London, England, United Kingdom
London is located in United Kingdom. Approximate coordinates: 51.507, -0.128.
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
Ecological traits of the Common Chaffinch
- Preferred feeder food : seed feeder, ground feeder.
Three ways to help
- Install a nest box — Free species-tailored construction plans and video tutorials.
- Install a feeder — Choose the feeder and seeds based on the bird's feeding habits.
- Grow a natural pantry — Native local plants that sustainably feed this bird and biodiversity.
Other birds observed in London
- Eurasian Scops-Owl (Otus scops)
- Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)
- Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)
- Eurasian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)
- Tawny Owl (Strix aluco)
- Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus)
Sources and credits
- Observation data: eBird (Cornell Lab of Ornithology, ebird.org)
- Source: Wikipedia