Coelebs Collection

Chaffinch (Morris)
(Fringilla coelebs) Coelebs means bachelor, and refers to the birds habit of temporary separation from its mate

Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs 1, brambling, F. montifringilla 2, white-winged snowfinch, Montifringilla nivalis 3
FLO4574585 Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs 1, brambling, F. montifringilla 2, white-winged snowfinch, Montifringilla nivalis 3, house sparrow, F

DDE-90035935
Scotland, Inner Hebrides, Isle of Skye, Armadale. Male Chaffinch (WILD: Fringilla coelebs). Date: 21/05/2008

Passeres, Finches (colour litho)
6016765 Passeres, Finches (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Finches)

Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs, and brambling, Fringilla montifringilla. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d

Common chaffinch and brambling
Common chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs, nest and eggs, and brambling, Fringilla montifringilla with eggs Pinson commun et pinson d Ardenne

A male Chaffinch
A male chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), perched on a shrub in bud. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs ssp coelebs, Germany

Coelebs Search Mulready Envelope 1865 George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier
Coelebs in Search of a Mulready Envelope, 1865. George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier (British, 1834-1896). Wood engraving

Common swift, Apus apus, and common house martin, Delichon urbicum.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France

Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Common Chaffinch - adult male - territorial behaviour and bright spring plumage - displays on an open pine branch prior to singing - April (Fringilla coelebs ). mixed forest in Ural Mountains - Russia

Hannah more (Clint)
HANNAH MORE prolific writer (mainly religious) and teacher, her best known work Coelebs in search of a wife : friend of Johnson, Horace Walpole etc. Date: 1745 - 1833

Hannah more (Bird)
HANNAH MORE prolific writer (mainly religious) and teacher, her best-known work Coelebs in search of a wife; friend of Johnson, Horace Walpole etc. Date: 1745 - 1833

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Chaffinch male with buttercups Date:

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BIRD Chaffinch. in may blossom

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Common Chaffinch male feeding on sunflower seeds late Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Chaffinch - with fungi (Fringilla coelebs) Date:

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Chaffinch - by apple blossom (Fringilla coelebs) Date:

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Chaffinch - male with a tick on its head (Fringilla coelebs) Date:

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CHAFFINCH - on apple blossom (Fringilla coelebs) Date:

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Chaffinch - adult male having wing measured (Frigilla coelebs) Date:

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Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) Date:

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Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) Date:

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Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) Date:

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Great Tit - in conflict with Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) at forest pool (Parus major) Date:

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Hawfinch - in conflict with Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) at forest pool (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) Date:

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Hawfinch - in conflict with Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) at forest pool (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) Date:

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Goldfinch & Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) confrontation in forest pool (Carduelis carduelis) Date:

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Chaffinch - male bathing in forest pool (Fringilla coelebs) Date:

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Chaffinch - female washing in forest pool (Fringilla coelebs) Date:

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Chaffinch - male reflected in forest pool (Fringilla coelebs) Date:

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Common Chaffinch - adult male - territorial behaviour and bright spring plumage - displays on an open pine branch prior to singing - April (Fringilla coelebs ) Date:

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Chaffinch - male singing on Hawthorn Blossom (Fringilla coelebs) Date:

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Common Chaffinch - male sitting on a root of a tree in a meadow in spring (Fringilla coelebs) Date:

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Common Chaffinch - female sitting on a root of a tree in a meadow in spring (Fringilla coelebs) Date:

Chaffinch - Eyke, Suffolk 1936. Taken by Eric Hosking

Chaffinch attacking a stuffed Cuckoo Staverton 1948. Photographed by Eric Hosking using a High Speed Flash unit to stop movement

Common Chaffinch Male

Male Chaffinch in spring on tree branch

Male Common Chaffinch singing on gorse

Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) adult male, perched on rock in garden, England, june

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Hannah More, a renowned poet and playwright, once beautifully described the coelebs - the chaffinch. With its vibrant plumage and melodious song, this small passerine bird belongs to the finch family. In this captivating colour lithograph by Morris, we witness the enchanting beauty of a male chaffinch alongside a brambling. The common chaffinch is known for its territorial behavior, as depicted in another stunning image capturing an adult male asserting his dominance. Its distinctive call fills the air with joy during springtime when these birds are most active. Just like Hannah More herself, who was celebrated for her literary contributions and advocacy for women's education, this little creature holds significance in both nature and culture. It serves as inspiration not only for artists but also poets who find solace in its presence. As we admire these illustrations showcasing the delicate details of each feathered friend, let us appreciate their role in our ecosystem. They bring life to our gardens with their graceful flights and sweet serenades. In another artwork featuring common swifts and house martins by DDE-90035935, we witness aerial acrobats soaring through the sky. These birds remind us of freedom and unity as they migrate together across vast distances. So next time you spot a coelebs perched on a branch or hear its delightful melody echoing through your surroundings, take a moment to cherish nature's wonders – just like Hannah More did.