Bullfinch
Pyrrhula pyrrhula
A plump finch with a black cap and tail; males flash a bright pinkish-red breast, females a soft brownish hue. They feed on buds and seeds, sometimes causing noticeable damage in orchards.
- Habitat: Woodland edges, orchards, hedgerows; occasionally coastal scrub.
- When to See: Occasionally seen year-round
- Diet / Food: Seeds, buds, berries.