If sonorous and melodic bird trills sound distinctly in the April forest, it is possible to determine with a high degree of probability that it is a finch. Their singing is pretty monotonous, but it is these birds that set the tone for the forest choir. But to listen
singing finchs, not necessarily go to the forest. These birds are not afraid of human habitation and settle even in cities with a population of over one million. Due to the fact that finches nest high and master the art of camouflage, even urban squares are suitable for them to live. That is, these birds can also be considered urban. But the finchs did not lose caution. It is rarely possible to get close to a bird and examine it. But how to distinguish it from other birds? What does a finch look like?
The size of this bird is not larger than a sparrow, from the tip of the beak to the tip of the tail, its length is 14 and a half centimeters. The maximum wingspan is up to 28 centimeters. And an adult weighs up to 40 grams. The spring outfit of the male is inimitable: on the head there is a blue cap, the tail is jet black, the frill and the apron are brown-red, on the wings there is a wide white stripe with delicate fringing of yellow feathers. When the male is excited, while singing, the feathers on the male’s head amusingly heave, forming a pretty crest. And what does a female finch look like? The color of the female is somewhat dimmer, brownish-gray tones predominate.
Any areas where trees grow are suitable for living: forests, parks, groves.
Often close to human habitation. But this bird avoids the thick uninhabited thickets. Chaffinch is a bird lacking the ability to get along with anyone. Males strictly protect their habitats from relatives - applicants for their territory. And if this happens, the bird quickly pounces "on an unexpected alien" and drives it out in any way.
Chaffinch nest is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. It is located high above the ground near the trunk or between branches. In its appearance, the nest looks like a bowl. But it’s hard to understand, because on the outside it is carefully masked by moss collected on the same tree. Thus, the nest is perceived as a cap - growth on a tree, which is quite common. Finding a nest is very difficult. Female produces
laying in May. Usually 5 to 7 bluish-gray, greenish-blue eggs.
Little birds are born in record time. What does a chaffinch look like? It has a plumage similar to a female, but with a light cap on its head. The time for hatching and feeding in the nest is only two weeks. In June, young finches leave the house and begin an independent life. During the season, the female can make two masonry.
In August, this species of birds has planned molting. What does a finch look like after it? The color of the male becomes less bright, similar to the color of the female. Then groups begin to form. First, small - up to 15 birds. By the flight (end of September), flocks will unite in a large flock - more than 100 individuals. Some finches winter in the countries of Central and Southern Europe, some in the Mediterranean, and some in the foothills of the Caucasus. And in the spring the whole cycle repeats from the very beginning. The name of the bird is not given quite correctly. If the winter is not very cold, some finches may remain for wintering.