Psilos Bird Photography

A widespread and common finch seen all the year round. Found most commonly on lowland particularly beside the coast and heaths though also found increasingly in suburban habitats. A very flighty bird that is difficult to get close to but can be seen in large flocks in winter and is identified by its twittering call and undulating flight. During the breeding season it prefers areas of scrub such as gorse or blackthorn, suitable hedges, especially hawthorn, or low trees. Its diet consists of seeds and insects. The photos below show the male bird. The female is drabber with heavier streaking on her breast. Juveniles look similar to the female birds.