CHAFFINCH

Photographed near Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, June 2017

(*  267)                    CHAFFINCH                   Fringilla coelebs    

NEW ZEALAND                     60

Found in native and exotic forest, scrub, farmland, tussock land, parks and gardens. 15 cm. Abundant European introduction found across most of New Zealand.

Photographed at Mount Mamganui, New Zealand, June 2017

Photographed at Castlepoint, New Zealand, June 2017

COMMON CHAFFINCH

267              COMMON CHAFFINCH                  Fringilla coelebs

Britain    (2)

Commonly known as Chaffinch. Breeds in much of Europe, across Asia to Siberia and in northwest Africa. Prefers open woodlands. 14.5 cm.