Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) in Scandinavia

The Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) is a finche found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A seed-eating songbird with a stout, conical bill. It typically occurs in woods, gardens and scrub.

In the Nordic countries the Common Chaffinch is best described as a resident / winter visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Common Chaffinch

  • Common Chaffinch – song & calls
  • Common Chaffinch – breeding
  • Common Chaffinch – nest & eggs
  • Common Chaffinch – diet
  • Common Chaffinch – in winter
  • Common Chaffinch – male & female
  • Common Chaffinch – migration

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Fringilla coelebs
  • Family: Finches
  • Habitat: Woods, gardens and scrub
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident / winter visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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