🌿Native Nature

Common Chaffinch

Fringilla coelebs

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Fringillidae ›Genus: Fringilla

About

The common chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), usually known simply as the chaffinch, is a common and widespread small passerine bird in the finch family. The male is brightly coloured with a blue-grey cap and rust-red underparts. The female is much duller in colouring, but both sexes have two contrasting white wing bars and white sides to the tail. The male bird has a strong voice and sings from exposed perches to attract a mate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Chaffinch?
The scientific name of Common Chaffinch is Fringilla coelebs.
What kingdom does Common Chaffinch belong to?
Common Chaffinch belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Chaffinch belong to?
Common Chaffinch belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Chaffinch belong to?
Common Chaffinch belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Common Chaffinch belong to?
Common Chaffinch belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Common Chaffinch belong to?
Common Chaffinch belongs to the family Fringillidae.
What genus does Common Chaffinch belong to?
Common Chaffinch belongs to the genus Fringilla.