Madeiran Chaffinch
A species of Chaffinches and Brambling Scientific name : Fringilla coelebs maderensis Genus : Chaffinches and Brambling
Madeiran Chaffinch, A species of Chaffinches and Brambling
Botanical name: Fringilla coelebs maderensis
Genus: Chaffinches and Brambling
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Description
The male is more brightly coloured than the female. It has a pinkish breast, bluish-grey cap and greenish-brown back. The female's colouring is more subdued with a cream breast and brownish back, but both sexes have prominent white wing-bars and tail-sides. The length is 14.5–16 cm (5.7–6.3 in). 
Habitat
The chaffinch is found only on the island of Madeira, being absent from other islands in the Madeiran archipelago. It is widespread through the hills of the island, occupying both the native laurisilva forest and plantations of introduced trees, as well as in areas of heath, farmland and shrubland.
General Info
Distribution Area
The chaffinch is found only on the island of Madeira, being absent from other islands in the Madeiran archipelago. It is widespread through the hills of the island, occupying both the native laurisilva forest and plantations of introduced trees, as well as in areas of heath, farmland and shrubland.
Scientific Classification
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