Eurasian Bullfinch – FranLaff.com

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Common Name

Eurasian Bullfinch

Scientific Name

Pyrrhula pyrrhula

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This brightly colored, chunky bird is not found in America but frequents gardens and backyards in the UK and throughout much of Europe.

A common garden bird in the UK and much of Europe, this cousin of the American Goldfinch is more stout and contrasts its bold black with red instead of the goldfinch’s brilliant yellow.

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Have you watched the videos? Notice what the birds are eating, and what they discard, just dropping “good bits” onto the ground and swallowing only the parts they actually feed on. The way they can manipulate food with only a tongue and beak is amazing!

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