Brown Bullfinch
Pyrrhula nipalensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
- GenusPyrrhula (Bullfinches)
- SpeciesPyrrhula nipalensis (Brown Bullfinch)
About the Brown Bullfinch
The brown bullfinch (Pyrrhula nipalensis) is a species of bird in the true finch family, Fringillidae. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The brown bullfinch is a relatively small 16.5 cm (6.5 in) bird with a grayish head, nape, and breast. Its diet consists of nuts and native conifers. In Bhutan or Vietnam, it may be seen in a pair or a group. Little is known about this species. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brown Bullfinch in Langtang National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 2 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown Bullfinch in Langtang National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Brown Bullfinch sighting in Langtang National Park, based on 25 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown Bullfinch in Langtang National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Brown Bullfinch in Langtang National Park in our monthly data.