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Chaffinch

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The tree finch, scientifically named Fringilla coelebs, is a passerine bird that lives throughout Europe, Asia, North Africa, Oceania, the Arctic and North America.

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It is part of the family of Finches, and of the order Passeriformes.

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It is easily recognizable with its gray crown and pink-orange neck in males. In females, its crown and neck are brown. The wings of finches are black, yellow and white. Their beaks and legs are gray.

In the chaffinch, it is possible to recognize the male from the female. Indeed, the male has an orange body and a gray head, the female's body is beige.

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It feeds mainly on seeds, flowers, buds and insects.

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The chaffinch lives in forests, gardens and parks.

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It nests in pairs, in very thick and very tall trees. It lays 4 to 5 eggs . In the year, there are two broods.

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It is a rather talkative species.

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On the IUCN conservation status it is: LC Least concern.

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Chaffinch adult female winter plumage

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Adult male chaffinch winter plumage

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