Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch
Fringilla polatzeki
The Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch (Fringilla polatzeki) is a legendary finches, euphonias, and alli found only in Spain, weighing about 30 g. The Gran Canaria blue chaffinch is a species of passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.
About the Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch
The Gran Canaria blue chaffinch is a species of passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is endemic to Gran Canaria in Spain's Canary Islands.
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How to identify it
The Gran Canaria blue chaffinch is slightly smaller than the Tenerife blue chaffinch; males weigh 27–29 g and females 26–28 g, compared to 31–33 g and 28–30 g respectively for Tenerife blue chaffinch. It also differs in having two white bands in the wings, and a whiter belly, with less blue shades, than Tenerife blue chaffinch. Females are a dull grey-brown. The species is named after the collector Johann Polatzek (1838–1927).
Where it lives
When to see it
The Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch?
- The Gran Canaria blue chaffinch is slightly smaller than the Tenerife blue chaffinch; males weigh 27–29 g and females 26–28 g, compared to 31–33 g and 28–30 g respectively for Tenerife blue chaffinch. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch?
- The Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch is a small sized bird weighing about 30 g.
- Where can you see a Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch?
- The Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch is endemic to Spain, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch?
- The Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch is most easily confused with the Tenerife Blue Chaffinch, the Madeira Chaffinch and the Canary Islands Chaffinch.
- Is the Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch endangered?
- The Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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