Bullfinch
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Bullfinch

Pyrrhula pyrrhula

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_bullfinch

Overview

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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bullfinch classified as Endangered?
Bullfinch is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. 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.
Where does Bullfinch live?
Bullfinch occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bullfinch?
The main threats to Bullfinch are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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