Eurasian Bullfinch
Pyrrhula pyrrhula
The Eurasian bullfinch or common bullfinch is a small passerine bird in the finch family, Fringillidae. In Anglophone Europe it is known simply as the bullfinch, as it is the original bird to bear the name bullfinch.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Fringillidae
Genus
Pyrrhula
Eurasian Bullfinch belongs to the family Fringillidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The Eurasian bullfinch or common bullfinch is a small passerine bird in the finch family, Fringillidae. In Anglophone Europe it is known simply as the bullfinch, as it is the original bird to bear the name bullfinch.
The Eurasian Bullfinch faces significant population declines across much of its range due to habitat loss and degradation from agricultural intensification and urbanization. Climate change is altering the distribution and availability of suitable breeding habitats, while changes in forest management practices have reduced the availability of mature coniferous and mixed woodlands that the species requires.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This bird breeds across Europe and temperate Asia. It is mainly resident, but many northern birds migrate further south in the winter. Mixed woodland with some conifers is favoured for breeding, including parkland and gardens.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
The Eurasian Bullfinch faces significant population declines across much of its range due to habitat loss and degradation from agricultural intensification and urbanization. Climate change is altering the distribution and availability of suitable breeding habitats, while changes in forest management practices have reduced the availability of mature coniferous and mixed woodlands that the species requires.
Forest management changes reducing mature woodland
Habitat loss from agricultural intensification
Climate change altering habitat suitability
Reduction in food plant diversity
Urbanization and development pressure
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (EN).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LCLeast Concern | ENEndangered | Lower local risk |
| EU | LCLeast Concern | ENEndangered | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/eurasian-bullfinch