Bird of Day 100:

Bird of Day 100:
Homing pigeon

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Bird of Day 15: Eurasian Bullfinch

Pyrrhula pyrrhula

Also called Common Bullfinch or just Bullfinch.

This pretty and little bird likes to breed in mixed woodland, including parkland and gardens. It builds a nest in a bush or tree and lays 4-7 eggs. The Eurasian Bullfinch eats seeds and buds of fruit trees.

The pleasant song of this unobtrusive bird contains fluted whistles.

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