White-cheeked Bullfinch
NameWhite-cheeked Bullfinch
Common NameWhite-cheeked Bullfinch
Scientific NamePyrrhula leucogenis
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a glossy black cap extending to the nape, prominent white cheeks, and a black chin. The back is brownish-grey, wings and tail are black with some blue sheen, and the underparts are buffy-brown, becoming paler on the belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, whistling calls, often described as a melancholic 'pew' or 'tew' note.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found on the islands of Luzon, Mindoro, and Panay.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, white cheeks, stocky build, brownish body, black wings and tail
Description
This small, stocky finch is characterized by its distinctive black cap and prominent white cheeks. It typically forages in dense montane forest vegetation, feeding primarily on seeds and buds.
