Chaffinch lifespan and age in human years
Longest recorded 29 years
🏆 The longest-lived chaffinch on record reached 29 years in captivity.
Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs). The oldest known individual lived 29 years; this chart maps that record to a human age of 120. Most individuals live considerably shorter lives than the record.
- Reaches adulthood at about 12 months
- Adult weight about 20.7 g
How old in human years?
Age
Chaffinch age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Chaffinch | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 yr | 33 | Adult |
| 10 yr | 51 | Middle age |
| 15 yr | 69 | Senior |
| 20 yr | 87 | Elderly |
| 25 yr | 105 | Elderly |
| 30 yr | 124 | Elderly |
Chaffinch profile
| Classification | Aves > Passeriformes > Fringillidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Fringilla coelebs |
| Adult weight | about 21 g |
| Age of maturity | 12 months |
| Longest recorded | 29 years (captivity) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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