Bullfinch

/bˈʊlfɪnt‍ʃ/

/bˈʊlfɪntʃ/

[noun]

Bullfinch

[NOUN]

a widespread Eurasian finch with a rosy breast, a strong beak and dark wings

synonyms : Pyrrhula pyrrhula

What is a "bullfinch"?

A bullfinch is a small to medium-sized passerine bird that belongs to the finch family. Males are more vibrant, with pinkish-red breasts and cheeks, gray back, black wings, and a white rump. Females have a more subdued coloration, with a grayish-pink breast and cheeks and brown wings and back. They are widespread and common throughout the Northern Hemisphere, inhabiting forests, orchards, and gardens. Bullfinches have a distinctive and melodic song and are known for their social nature, often gathering in small flocks outside of the breeding season. They primarily feed on seeds and fruits, but may also consume insects during the breeding season. Due to their striking appearance, bullfinches have been popular cage birds and have been extensively bred for the pet trade.

United States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844)

synonyms : Charles Bullfinch

Examples

1. The bullfinch with the red belly flying in from the left, the blue, black chaff and the softly feather, Jay.

2. Read streaks down in the opposite direction from the bullfinch his belly through the chest beak and feet in the glowing iridescence of the black grapes to the ring of tiny red feathers around the corners.

3. And here is that misshapen Red Bellied bullfinch again pretending very badly that it can fly next to the blooming glory of an imported salmon crested cockatoos clawing at an overly right pumpkin.

4. from Papua New Guinea in the case of the cockatoo from North America and thanks to that diving Great tip, and I'm not sure if you can see but underneath that there is a Robin and a bullfinch too common and garden, England.

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