Trumpeter Finch
NameTrumpeter Finch
Common NameTrumpeter Finch
Scientific NameBucanetes githagineus
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males in breeding plumage have a grey head, sandy-brown upperparts, and a pinkish-red wash on the underparts, rump, and tail feathers. The bill is bright coral-red. Females are duller, with less extensive pink and a duller orange bill. Non-breeding males and juveniles resemble females.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, nasal, and often repeated trumpet-like 'twee-twee-twee' or 'trrr-trrr-trrr' sound, which gives the bird its common name.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Canary Islands, North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of southern Europe (primarily Spain and Portugal). Its range extends eastward into parts of Central Asia.
Identifying FeaturesBright coral-red bill (especially in males), Grey head (males), Pinkish wash on underparts and rump (males), Sandy-brown plumage, Stocky build, Nasal, trumpet-like call
Description
The Trumpeter Finch is a small, stocky finch typically found in arid and semi-arid environments. It is known for its distinctive nasal, trumpet-like call and its preference for rocky, stony habitats where it forages for seeds.
