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Canary Islands Chaffinch
Fringilla canariensis
Canary Islands Chaffinch (Fringilla canariensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Canary Islands Chaffinch (Fringilla canariensis) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Africa.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Fringilla
- Species canariensis
Quick facts
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Canary Islands Chaffinch (Fringilla canariensis) belongs to the Fringillidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Canary Islands.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Canary Islands Chaffinch live?
The Canary Islands Chaffinch is found across Africa with a range covering AF Canary Islands.
What family does the Canary Islands Chaffinch belong to?
The Canary Islands Chaffinch (Fringilla canariensis) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Conservation
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