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definition
A small passerine bird, Fringilla coelebs, of the finch family.
Examples of chaffinch in a Sentence
The chaffinch breeds early in the season, and its song may often be heard in February.
On the continent of Europe the chaffinch is a favourite song-bird, especially in Germany, where great attention is paid to its training.
This male chaffinch was waiting for his turn at the bird feeder.
There are also two species of owl, three species of sea-mew, the stockdove, quail, raven, magpie, chaffinch, goldfinch, blackcap, canary, titmouse, blackbird, house-swallow, &c. As to the insects, mention may be made of a species of gnat or mosquito which is sometimes troublesome, especially to strangers.
The tit family, chaffinch, blackbird, and thrush are other common birds.
In spring the chaffinch is destructive to early flowers, and to young radishes and turnips just as they appear above the surface; in summer, however, it feeds principally on insects and their larvae, while in autumn and winter its food consists of grain and other seeds.
This bird is still more beautifully coloured than the chaffinch - especially in summer, when, the brown edges of the feathers being shed, it presents a rich combination of black, white and orange.
After the walk we headed for Chorros de Espina and found two chaffinch.
A female chaffinch was seen once at the weekend on the ground in the garden, she has not been seen at the feeders.
In coloration it bears some resemblance to a chaffinch, but its much larger size and enormous beak make it easily recognizable, while on closer inspection the singular bull-hook form of some of its wing-feathers will be found to be very remarkable.