The male chaffinch is magnificently colored. Breast and back are rusty red, nape and crest are blue-gray. The back is gray-green. The white tail edges and wing patches are clearly visible. The female is inconspicuous gray-brown colored, with a slight green tinge.They have a varied repertoire.They perform their song consistently and in a structured manner with an end squiggle. Chaffinches like to sing loudly and blaringly.
Common Chaffinch Norfolk Woodlands.. by Adam Swaine
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Male chaffinches are colourful birds with an orange-pink breast and cheeks, grey-blue cap and orange-brown back. Females are much duller brown with hints of green and yellow.The Chaffinch is one of the most widespread and common birds in Britain and Ireland. Its patterned feathers help it blend in when feeding on the ground, so it's easiest to see when it flies, as a flash of white on the wings and white outer tail feathers is revealed. It's shy when it comes to bird feeders, preferring to hop about under the bird table or under the hedge. You'll usually hear Chaffinches before you see them, thanks to their loud song and range of calls