Chaffinch Common (Fringilla coelebs) male introduced – Cape West South Africa

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Chaffinch Common (Fringilla coelebs) male introduced – Cape West South Africa

Sitting at the Pastis Restaurant near Constantia Nek having coffee this Common Chaffinch was walking around the tables.  I managed this photo as it was moving with my iPhone!  This European species was introduced to Cape Town around 1898 by Cecil John Rhodes who was Prime Minister of Cape Province from 1890-96.

 

  • Species:Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs)
  • Bird Type:Male
  • FamilyFinches (Fringillidae)
  • Date Taken20171218
  • Location:Constantia
  • Area:Cape Town
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA73807a Chaffinch Common (m) 2 Constantia Cape Town RSA Dec17 PH3_5932
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