Bird
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Size
14.5–16.5 cmSlightly larger and stockier than a House Sparrow
Weight
21–38 gAbout the weight of a large strawberry
Lifespan
2 years
Rarity
Uncommon
M vs F
Males have a brilliant rose-red breast and cheeks; females have a soft pinkish-buff breast — both have black caps and white rumps
Habitat
Woodland edges, hedgerows, orchards, gardens with berry-bearing shrubs
Best time
Year-round; most visible in winter when visiting gardens
Conservation
UK: Amber
LC
💡 Did you know?
Bullfinches have a special pouch in their throat for carrying food back to their young — they can carry up to 29 cherry buds in a single trip
They are dietary specialists — feeding heavily on ash keys, nettle seeds and blackberries in turn, switching between species as each becomes available in sequence through the year
Often confused with
Chaffinch (pink but no black cap or white rump)
Linnet (streaky
no black cap)
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