The Eurasian bullfinch, common bullfinch or bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) is a small passerine bird in the finch family, Fringillidae. In Anglophone Europe it is known simply as the bullfinch (English regional, …

Bullfinch, any of several stocky stout-billed songbirds of the families Fringillidae and Emberizidae (order Passeriformes). Eurasia has six species of the genus Pyrrhula, all boldly marked.

Uncommon to fairly common, but unobtrusive and easily overlooked. Favors mixed woodland and edge, parks, gardens, orchards; also farmland with hedges and wooded patches. Usually found in pairs or …

The male Bullfinch is unmistakable with his bright pinkish-red breast and cheeks, grey back, black cap and tail, and bright white rump. The flash of the rump in flight and piping whistled call are usually the …

The Bullfinch is a stout, compact bird with a distinctive appearance. Males have bright, rosy-red breasts and cheeks, contrasting sharply with their grey back, black cap, wings, and tail.

Nests Nests of Eurasian Bullfinches are often found in bushes or branches of trees. They are composed of twigs, moss, roots, and animal hair. The female lays around four to seven eggs that hatch within …

A fairly sedentary resident species, the Bullfinch is distributed widely across Britain & Ireland. The highest densities of this lovely bird are found in lowland wooded landscapes.

Mar 12, 2025 · The bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) is a small, colorful bird known for its striking plumage, particularly the male, which boasts a vibrant rosy pink breast. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, …

The Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) is a small passerine bird in the finch family, Fringillidae. In Anglophone Europe, it is known simply as the bullfinch, as it is the original bird to bear the name …

The Bullfinch can be seen throughout the year in pairs or in small family parties. In the spring, they also may form flocks of about fifty (rarely over one hundred) birds.