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Bullfinch

Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the bullfinch.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about the British birds inspired by their calls and songs.

Michaela Strachan presents the Bullfinch. The males have rose-pink breasts and black caps and are eye-catching whilst the females are a duller pinkish-grey but share the black cap. Exactly why they're called Bullfinches isn't clear - perhaps it's to do with their rather thickset appearance. 'Budfinch' would be a more accurate name as they are very fond of the buds of trees, especially fruit trees.

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Thu 20 Jul 2023 05:58

Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)

Image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)

Broadcasts

  • Tue 13 Aug 2013 05:58
  • Tue 22 Jul 2014 05:58
  • Thu 5 May 2016 05:58
  • Wed 19 Apr 2017 05:58
  • Fri 4 May 2018 05:58
  • Thu 29 Aug 2019 05:58
  • Tue 25 Aug 2020 05:58
  • Sun 1 May 2022 08:58
  • Thu 20 Jul 2023 05:58

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