Chaffinch
Scientific name: Fringilla coelebs
The colourful and delightful chaffinch is a regular garden visitor across the UK. Look out for it hopping about on the ground under birdtables and hedges.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 14-16cm Wingspan: 26cm Weight: 24g Average Lifespan: 3 yearsConservation status
Common. Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.