Red-headed bullfinch
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Red-headed bullfinch ( Pyrrhula erythrocephala ) |
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The red-headed bullfinch ( Pyrrhula erythrocephala ) is a species from the goldfinch-like subfamily . It occurs exclusively in Asia. The IUCN estimates the existence of this species as not endangered ( least concern ).
Appearance
The red-headed bullfinch reaches a body length of 17 centimeters. There is a gender dimorphism . The females lack the red plumage.
The male of the red-headed bullfinch has a red skull. The neck and chest are also red. In contrast, the face mask, the beak, as well as the wings and the tail are black. The back is brown-gray. The rump is like for many PYRRHULA characteristic white. The under tail-coverts are also white. The eyes are brown.
Similar to the masked bullfinch , the singing of the red-headed bullfinch is an often sustained, slightly varying soft flute. Both sexes sing.
Way of life
The red-headed bullfinch is found from Kashmir to the southeast of Tibet . It is a pronounced high-altitude inhabitant and during the breeding season at heights between 2,500 and 4,000 meters above sea level. to be found. During the winter half-year it moves to lower elevations and then stays below 1,000 meters. Its habitat are mixed forests and rhododendron stocks .
The nest is cup-shaped and is built in trees. The clutch consists of three to four eggs. The female breeds alone. The incubation period is 14 days. The young birds can fledge at 17 to 18 days. You will be self-employed after another two to three weeks.
Keeping in human care
Red-headed bullfinches were first imported to Europe in 1992. They are occasionally looked after by ornamental bird keepers. The breed has been successful several times since it was first introduced. The species should only be kept in naturally furnished aviaries with an outdoor section.
supporting documents
Individual evidence
literature
- Horst Bielfeld : siskins, giraffe, bullfinches and grosbeak. Verlag Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart 2003, ISBN 3-8001-3675-9 .
Web links
- Pyrrhula erythrocephala inthe IUCN 2013 Red List of Threatened Species . Listed by: BirdLife International, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2014.