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Common Chaffinch

Fringilla coelebs

Least Concern
Wingspan
17.2 cm
Weight
22.75 g
Family
Fringillidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 17.2 cm 6.8 in
Weight 22.75 g 0.80 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-16 days. Fledging: 11-18 days.

Clutch Size

4-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Fringilla
Species Fringilla coelebs

Distribution

Common Chaffinch has been recorded in 8 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Common Chaffinch endangered?
The Common Chaffinch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Chaffinch nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-16 days. Fledging: 11-18 days.
How big is the Common Chaffinch?
The Common Chaffinch has a wingspan of 17.2 cm, weight of 22.75 g.
What order and family does the Common Chaffinch belong to?
The Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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