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Meet the Fringillidae

A field guide to the Fringillidae family — 238 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.

By Viralagain Updated
African Chaffinch
Photo: Charles J. Sharp / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

The Fringillidae family is represented by 238 species in the Birbs encyclopedia. They range from tiny to small. Below are some of the best-known members to get to know first — tap any bird for the full profile, sounds and ID notes.

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