White-cheeked Bullfinch
Pyrrhula leucogenis
The White-cheeked Bullfinch (Pyrrhula leucogenis) is a legendary finches, euphonias, and alli found only in the Philippines, weighing about 19 g. The white-cheeked bullfinch is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
About the White-cheeked Bullfinch
The white-cheeked bullfinch is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in mountain regions of the Philippines on the islands of Luzon and Mindanao. It has also been reported on the island of Panay. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests above 1,250 meters above sea level. It is the only bullfinch found in the Philippines.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, with peak activity in February. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a White-cheeked Bullfinch look like?
- The white-cheeked bullfinch is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
- How big is a White-cheeked Bullfinch?
- The White-cheeked Bullfinch is a small sized bird weighing about 19 g.
- Where can you see a White-cheeked Bullfinch?
- The White-cheeked Bullfinch is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a White-cheeked Bullfinch?
- The White-cheeked Bullfinch is most easily confused with the Orange Bullfinch, the Red-headed Bullfinch and the Taiwan Bullfinch.
- Is the White-cheeked Bullfinch endangered?
- The White-cheeked Bullfinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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