When April woods distinctly heard sonorous and melodious birdsong, you will most likely determine that it is Finch.Singing their rather monotonous, but it set the tone for these birds forest chorus.But to listen to
singing finches, no need to go into the forest.These birds are not afraid of human habitation and even settle in the cities.Because finches build their nest high and mastered the art of camouflage, even city parks are suitable for their habitation.That is, these birds can also be considered urban.But caution finches are not lost.Rarely come close to the bird and see it.But how to allocate it among the other birds?How does Finch?
size of this bird is no more than a sparrow, from the tip of the beak to tail length of 14 and a half centimeters.The maximum wingspan - up to 28 centimeters.And the adult weighs 40 grams.Spring outfit male inimitable: a blue cap on his head, the tail - jet black, "frills" and "apron" - brownish-red on the wings - a broad white band with lace trim of yellow feathers.When the individual male is excited, during the singing of the feathers on his head male funny vzdyblivayutsya, forming a pretty tuft.And it looks like a female finch?Color females somewhat dimmer, dominated by brown-gray tone.
accommodation suitable for any areas where trees: forests, parks, groves.Often close to human habitation.But the dense thickets deserted it avoids feathered.Finch - a bird deprived of the ability to get on anyone.Males strictly guard their home ranges from neighbors - applicants for their teritory.And if this happens, the bird quickly pounced "on the unexpected newcomer" and banishes any way.
Finch Nest - is a masterpiece of craftsmanship.It is situated high above the ground from the trunk or between the branches.In appearance similar to the nest bowl.But it is difficult to understand because it is outside the carefully disguised with moss collected on the same tree.Thus, the slot is perceived as a cap - a build-up in the tree, which occurs quite often.Find the nest very difficult.The female produces
laying in May.Usually from 5 to 7 bluish-gray, greenish-blue eggs.Small birds are born in record time.How does Finch-chick?It has a tail, similar to female, but with a bright cap on his head.The time of incubation and feeding in the nest - just two weeks.In June, the young finches leave the house and start an independent life.During the season the female can make two-laying.
In August of this species of birds molt planned.How does Finch after it?The color of the male becomes less bright, like the color of the female.At the same time begin to form groups.First, small - up to 15 birds.To travel (end of September) flocks unite in a large flock - more than 100 individuals.Some finches wintering in Central and Southern Europe, and some - in the Mediterranean, and some - in the foothill forests of the Caucasus.In the spring the whole cycle is repeated from the beginning.The name given to the bird is not quite true.If the winter will not cold, some individuals finches can stay for the winter.
