Red-headed Bullfinch
NameRed-headed Bullfinch
Common NameRed-headed Bullfinch
Scientific NamePyrrhula erythrocephala
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsMales display a distinctive orange-red crown and nape, contrasting with a black face mask and chin. The back is grey, underparts are a warm orange-buff, and the wings and tail are black with a prominent white wing bar and white undertail coverts. Females are generally duller in coloration.
Vocalization / CallSoft, melancholic whistling calls, often described as a 'peu' or 'tew' sound, sometimes given in a series.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, ranging from northern Pakistan through India (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh) and Nepal to Bhutan and parts of southwestern China.
Identifying Featuresorange-red head, black face mask, stout conical bill, grey back, orange-buff underparts, white wing bar
Description
A striking finch characterized by its vibrant orange-red head and black facial mask. This species typically inhabits high-altitude coniferous and mixed forests, where it forages for seeds and buds.
