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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Orange Bullfinch

Pyrrhula aurantiaca

The Orange Bullfinch is a striking, high-altitude finch endemic to the western Himalayas, known for the male's unique and vibrant tawny-orange plumage. It inhabits temperate forests and moves altitudinally depending on the season.

What it sounds like

A soft, thin, and plaintive whistle, typically a mellow 'phew' or a low-pitched 'tui'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Andrew Spencer · IndiaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the only member of the genus Pyrrhula where the male exhibits deep orange rather than red or pink tones.
The species displays significant sexual dimorphism, with females possessing a much duller, grayish-yellow plumage compared to the bright males.
It is strictly endemic to a narrow geographic range within the western Himalayan mountains of India and Pakistan.
These birds are altitudinal migrants, descending from subalpine heights to lower valleys during the winter months.
Their diet consists largely of the seeds and buds of Himalayan trees, particularly willow, birch, and various alpine shrubs.

Habitat

Subalpine scrub and temperate forests featuring fir, birch, and rhododendron.

Range

Western Himalayas (Northern India and Pakistan)

Similar & commonly confused birds

Azores BullfinchPyrrhula murina Brown BullfinchPyrrhula nipalensis Eurasian BullfinchPyrrhula pyrrhula Gray-headed BullfinchPyrrhula erythaca Red-headed BullfinchPyrrhula erythrocephala Taiwan BullfinchPyrrhula owstoni White-cheeked BullfinchPyrrhula leucogenis

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