Chaffinch
Fringilla coelebs
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
Year-round. Ubiquitous.
Best time of day
Morning. That pink.
Lake District
Everywhere. Woodland. Moorland. Gardens. That pink. White wing bars. Common. Our commonest finch. Don't ignore them.
UK population
Around 6.2 million pairs. Our commonest finch.
Overview
Chaffinches are everywhere. Our commonest finch. That pink. White wing bars. Woodland. Moorland. Gardens. Common. That descending song.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Gardens · Moorland |
| Diet | Seeds, insects. Omnivorous. |
| UK population | Around 6.2 million pairs. Our commonest finch. |
| Lake District | Everywhere. Woodland. Moorland. Gardens. That pink. White wing bars. Common. Our commonest finch. Don't ignore them. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Everywhere. Woodland, gardens, moorland. That pink. White wing bars. Common.
Identification
Male pink. White wing bars. Female brown. Common. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Everywhere. That pink. Common.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species is on the UK Green List, indicating a healthy population status in the UK context. It remains an important component of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.