Eurasian Bullfinch
Pyrrhula pyrrhula
Aves › Passeriformes › Fringillidae › Pyrrhula
Conservation status: least_concern
The Eurasian bullfinch or common bullfinch 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 bullfinch.
How To Identify
The males sport a deep reddish-pink breast patch, contrasting with their dark wings; females are duller brown but retain the striking conical bill.
Habitat
It inhabits woodlands, gardens, parks, and scrubland across temperate Eurasia, preferring areas with deciduous or mixed trees.
Behaviour
The species is notably shy and elusive, often remaining hidden in thick cover, and pairs typically stay together year-round, moving through their territory with quiet, undulating flights.
Native Range
The Eurasian bullfinch breeds across Europe and temperate Asia.
Did You Know?
The name comes from the Greek for a 'worm eating bird', which was mentioned by Aristotle.
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