From these figures the typical lifespan is only 3 years, but the maximum age recorded is 15 years and 6 months for a bird in Switzerland.

Do chaffinches pair for life?

If you're lucky enough to have chaffinches in your garden, now that you know the answer to do chaffinches mate for life, you will know that if it is summer, it is most probably a monogamous breeding pair.

Where do chaffinches go in winter?

The male chaffinch is a home bird, and a tough little guy to boot. He remains close to his territory, even when winter rolls around. The female has different ideas and chooses to head south, especially if the winter is a particularly cold one.