Tenerife Blue Chaffinch
Fringilla teydea
The Tenerife Blue Chaffinch (Fringilla teydea) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found only in Spain, weighing about 30 g. The Tenerife blue chaffinch is a species of passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.
About the Tenerife Blue Chaffinch
The Tenerife blue chaffinch is a species of passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is endemic to Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands. This bird is the natural symbol of this island, together with the Canary Islands dragon tree.
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How to identify it
Tenerife blue chaffinches resemble common chaffinches, but they are noticeably larger, and have a thicker bill. They are characteristically more uniform in their plumage, and they lack a dark cap. Females are a dull grey-brown, but can be distinguished from chaffinches by their weaker wing bars. Breeding males are unmistakable, with the namesake largely blue plumage and a grey bill.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Tenerife 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 Tenerife Blue Chaffinch?
- Tenerife blue chaffinches resemble common chaffinches, but they are noticeably larger, and have a thicker bill. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Tenerife Blue Chaffinch?
- The Tenerife Blue Chaffinch is a small sized bird weighing about 30 g.
- Where can you see a Tenerife Blue Chaffinch?
- The Tenerife Blue Chaffinch is endemic to Spain, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Tenerife Blue Chaffinch?
- The Tenerife Blue Chaffinch is most easily confused with the Madeira Chaffinch, the Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch and the Canary Islands Chaffinch.
- Is the Tenerife Blue Chaffinch endangered?
- The Tenerife Blue Chaffinch is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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