Birds, common British species

Finches

Finch bits

Chaffinch.
With raised crest.

Finch types

Chaffinch.
The male is salmon pink with a grey hood.
Note the bold white wingbar. Bullfinch.
The male is bright pink, with a black crown and grey back. Bullfinch pair.
Females are pinkish brown. Goldfinch.
Red face, pale cheeks & black head.
Brown body with black & gold wings. Goldfinch juvenile.
Lacks the adults red face, lightly streaked body. Greenfinch.
Thick bill and yellow edged wing.
Juveniles are streaked olive brown.

Feeding