Chaffinch refers to a specific type of European songbird, important for birdwatching hobbies. During our birdwatching trip, we spotted a chaffinch perched on a branch.
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Not Domestic
Chaffinches are wild birds, not typically kept as pets, unlike parrots or canaries. The kids were excited to see a chaffinch in the garden, as they're not the kind you find in a cage.
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Seasonal Changes
The presence of chaffinches can indicate seasons, as they are more visible in spring with their singing. You'll know it's springtime when the chaffinches start their melodic songs.