Gray-headed Bullfinch
NameGray-headed Bullfinch
Common NameGray-headed Bullfinch
Scientific NamePyrrhula erythaca
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a gray head, black lore and chin forming a mask, reddish-brown underparts, and a dark back. Wings are black with a prominent pale wing bar, and the tail is black. Females are similar but with duller, browner body plumage.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, melancholic whistling calls, often described as a 'pew' or 'tew'. They also produce short, sharp alarm notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and mountains of southwestern China, extending into parts of northern Myanmar and northern Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesGray head, Black face mask, Reddish-brown underparts (male), Stocky build, Black wings with pale wing bar
Description
The Gray-headed Bullfinch is a small, stocky finch characterized by its distinctive gray head and black facial mask. Males display reddish-brown underparts, while females are duller, often found foraging for seeds and buds in high-altitude forests.
