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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

Red-headed Bullfinch

Pyrrhula erythrocephala

A small, stocky finch native to the Himalayas, easily identified by the male's vibrant orange-red head and the species' characteristic bullfinch silhouette.

What it sounds like

A soft, melancholy, and piping 'phew' or 'pew-pew' whistle, typical of the genus Pyrrhula.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Greg Irving · NepalCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

The species exhibits strong sexual dimorphism; males have a bright reddish-orange crown and nape, while females have a yellow-olive head.
They are primarily granivorous, utilizing their powerful, short beaks to crack seeds and consume buds or small fruits.
During the winter, they undergo altitudinal migration, moving from high-altitude forests down to more temperate valleys.
The nest is a neat cup of twigs and moss, typically hidden deep within dense rhododendron or coniferous thickets.
They are generally quiet and unobtrusive birds, often detected only when they move through the subalpine scrub in small family groups.

Habitat

Temperate montane forests, particularly those containing rhododendron, oak, and conifers.

Range

The Himalayan range across Bhutan, northern India, Nepal, and southern Tibet.

Similar & commonly confused birds

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

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