Chaffinch 

Photo by Mike Bain

The common chaffinch, usually known simply as the chaffinch, is a common and widespread small passerrine bird in the finch family. The male is brightly coloured with a blue-grey cap and rust-red underparts. The female is much duller in colouring, but both sexes have two contrasting white wing bars and white sides to the tail. The male bird has a strong voice and sings from exposed perches to attract a mate.