Eurasian Bullfinch

The Eurasian bullfinch ranges across the Palearctic from the British Isles through Europe and Asia to Japan. It generally inhabits coniferous or mixed woodland, although populations in Britain and Japan also use deciduous woods and cultivated country. Adults are approximately 15 cm long. Both sexes have a compact build, thick seed-cracking bill, black cap, and white rump. Males have rose-red underparts, whereas females and juveniles are more subdued pinkish gray, making the sexes readily distinguishable in the field. (Animal Diversity Web)

Seeds and buds make up most of the diet. Fruit-tree and woodland-tree buds become particularly important during spring after seeds remaining from the previous summer and autumn become scarce. Nests are built only a short distance above the ground from fine twigs, moss, and lichen, with roots and other fine plant material lining the cup. Up to three broods may be attempted between May and July. Each clutch contains four or five eggs, which hatch after approximately two weeks of incubation. (Animal Diversity Web)