Bullfinch

usgb/ˈbʊlfɪntʃ/
noun

A small garden bird, male has red body and black cap and tail, female and youngs are dull brown or gray.

I spotted a male bullfinch in the garden this morning.
Visual representation of "bullfinch" - A small garden bird, male has red body and black cap and tail, female and youngs are dull brown or gray

Often appears as...

  • common bullfinch
  • eurasian bullfinch
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Gender Differences

Male and female bullfinches look different; males have bright colors.

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The bright red bird was a male bullfinch, while the brown one was female.
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Cultural Symbol

In some cultures, the bullfinch represents joy and high spirits.

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Seeing a bullfinch on New Year's day is believed to bring happiness.
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Habitat Context

Bullfinches are often found in gardens and woodlands.

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Plant berry bushes to attract bullfinches to your garden.
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