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Why Is A Bullfinch Called A Bullfinch?

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The name ‘bullfinch’ comes from the bird’s frontheavy, bull-headed appearance Bullfinches were once popular cage birds. They can be taught to imitate a special bird flute or whistle. The short, stubby beak is specially adapted for feeding on buds. What does the bullfinch eat? The natural diet of bullfinches is dominated by tree buds, shoots … Read more

How Can You Tell A Male Bullfinch?

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Male bullfinches are distinctive, with a bright pink-red breast and cheeks and a black cap females have a much duller grey-pink breast. Both sexes have a white rump that is particularly noticeable when in fight. They have black wing markings . How do you tell the difference between a male and female bullfinch ? Both … Read more