Tenerife Blue Chaffinch
NameTenerife Blue Chaffinch
Common NameTenerife Blue Chaffinch
Scientific NameFringilla teydea teydea
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)24.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males are largely slate-blue to grey-blue, with the head and upperparts being darker. They have paler underparts, two faint wing-bars, and a distinctive white patch at the base of the tail. Females and juveniles are duller, appearing more grey-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a loud, distinctive 'chip-chip' or 'tew-tew'. The song is a series of clear, ringing notes, often described as less varied and more monotonous than the common chaffinch.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, primarily inhabiting the high-altitude pine forests.
Identifying FeaturesStriking blue-grey plumage (males), Robust finch build, White patch at the base of the tail, Two faint wing-bars, Found exclusively in pine forests of Tenerife
Description
The Tenerife Blue Chaffinch is a robust finch endemic to the pine forests of Tenerife. Males display striking blue-grey plumage, while females are duller. It primarily forages on the ground for seeds and insects.
