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Peony bullfinch

The Peony Bullfinch, scientifically named Pyrrhula pyrrhula, is a passerine bird that lives throughout Europe, North Africa, Asia, and North America.

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It is part of the family of Finches, and of the order Passeriformes.

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He is recognizable by his beige or pink neck, his black head, his gray, white and black back. Its beak is black and its legs are pink.

In the peony bullfinch, it is possible to recognize the female from the male. Indeed, the male has a pink throat and the rest of his body is black, white and gray. The female has beige throat, gray-beige, black and white back.

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It feeds mainly on fruits, berries, buds and insects.

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The peony bullfinch lives in parks, gardens and woodlands.

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It nests in very thick bushes. It lays about 4 to 6 eggs.

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It is a rather talkative species.

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On the IUCN conservation status it is: LC Least concern.

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Adult male Peony Bullfinch breeding plumage that can be seen in the bushes.

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