Brown Bullfinch
NameBrown Bullfinch
Common NameBrown Bullfinch
Scientific NamePyrrhula nipalensis
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsThis species has a dark grey to black cap, contrasting with a grey-brown body. A prominent white patch is visible on the wing, along with black primary feathers and a black tail. The undertail coverts are white, and the bill is pale, often yellowish or whitish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, whistling 'pew' or 'tew' calls, often used for contact, and a more complex song.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including Nepal, Bhutan, India, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Identifying Featuresstocky build, short, stout bill, dark cap, grey-brown body, white wing patch, black wings and tail
Description
The Brown Bullfinch is a medium-sized finch characterized by its stocky build and short, stout bill. It typically inhabits montane forests, where it forages for seeds and buds, often perching quietly among branches.
