Azores Bullfinch
NameAzores Bullfinch
Common NameAzores Bullfinch
Scientific NamePyrrhula murina
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsAdults have a prominent black cap and bib. The back and flanks are greyish-brown, transitioning to a paler, often whitish-grey on the underparts. The wings and tail are dark, appearing blackish or dark blue-grey.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its soft, melancholic, and often quiet vocalizations, including a distinctive 'du-weet' or 'pew-pew' whistle.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of São Miguel in the Azores archipelago, restricted to a small area of native laurel forest in the eastern part of the island.
Identifying FeaturesBlack cap and bib, Stocky build, Greyish-brown body, Dark wings, Short conical bill, Restricted range to São Miguel Island
Description
The Azores Bullfinch is a small, stocky finch endemic to the island of São Miguel. It is characterized by its distinctive black cap and bib, contrasting with a greyish-brown body and dark wings. This species typically forages in dense laurel forest undergrowth.
