Brambling
NameBrambling
Common NameBrambling
Scientific NameFringilla montifringilla
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)23.5
Plumage DetailsBreeding males have a glossy black head, nape, and back, contrasting with a vibrant orange throat and breast. The belly and undertail coverts are white, and the rump is also white. Wings are black with two prominent white/buff wing bars and a distinctive yellow patch on the primaries. The bill is yellow with a dark tip in breeding season.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, harsh 'chweep' or 'tsweee', often given in flight. The song is a rather monotonous, buzzing trill, sometimes described as a 'rattling' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across northern Eurasia, from Scandinavia eastward through Siberia to Kamchatka. Winters further south in Europe, North Africa, and Asia, often in large flocks.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head and back (breeding male), Orange breast and throat, White belly, White rump, Yellow wing patches, Two prominent wing bars, Yellow bill with dark tip (breeding male)
Description
The Brambling is a medium-sized finch, known for its striking plumage, especially in breeding males. It is a migratory species, often forming large flocks during winter, particularly in areas with abundant food sources like beech mast.
