Canary Islands Chaffinch
NameCanary Islands Chaffinch
Common NameCanary Islands Chaffinch
Scientific NameFringilla coelebs
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)23.5
Plumage DetailsThe male Canary Islands Chaffinch features a blue-grey crown and nape, with rufous-pink cheeks and underparts. Its back is brownish, leading to a greenish rump. The wings are dark with two prominent white wing bars and a distinctive patch of yellow-green on the outer edge. The bill is bluish-grey. Females are generally duller, with more olive-brown plumage.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, complex, and cheerful song, which is a rapid series of notes often ending in a flourish. Common calls include a distinctive 'fink-fink' or 'chup-chup' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Canary Islands, an archipelago located off the northwest coast of Africa.
Identifying Featuresblue-grey crown and nape (male), rufous-pink underparts (male), brownish back, greenish rump, prominent white wing bars, yellow-green wing patch
Description
This small, colorful finch is a subspecies of the Common Chaffinch, endemic to the Canary Islands. Males display striking blue-grey, rufous, and olive plumage, often seen foraging on the ground for seeds and insects in various wooded habitats.
