The Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) is a finch species introduced to New Zealand by European settlers in the 19th century. This is a male in breeding plumage on the Queen Charlotte track that was singing from this perch for quite a long time.

Chaffinch
Photo taken by Alexei Drummond on 6 January 2015, Queen Charlotte Track, NZ
Chaffinch
Photo taken by Alexei Drummond on 16 January 2018, Rob Roy Track, Mt Aspiring National Park, NZ · eBird checklist
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