Male Madeira Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs maderensis)
A male Madeira Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs maderensis), a subspecies endemic to the island, boldly investigates a plate of leftovers on a stone surface. Known for their unusually tame behavior around humans, this colorful finch displays its characteristic slate-blue head and pinkish breast while scavenging for crumbs in the dappled sunlight of Madeira, Portugal.
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nature Madeira Portugal Wildlife ornithology Madeira Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs maderensis endemic bird scavenging finch
nature Madeira Portugal Wildlife ornithology Madeira Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs maderensis endemic bird scavenging finch
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Photo Details
| Camera: | FUJIFILM X-T50 |
| Date Taken: | February 15, 2026 |
| Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Focal Length: | 46.5mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/1900s |
| Used Lens: | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO: | 160 |
| Flash: | No |