Common bullfinch

Pyrrhula pyrrhulaPasseriformes Fringillidae

This species is uncommon in my area.
It was one my many challenges to photograph this beauty, although the male is much more colourful than the female. I had heard about a pair coming to a friend’s garden early in the morning. So I set my hide tent at 7H30 and lo and behold, both birds appeared at 7H40 sharp!

In opposition to its gorgeous plumage, its song is resumed to one short and soft note. The Bullfinch is shy and doesn’t like to show up in the open unless in the company of other passerine birds.

Ois Bouvreuil D5200 7068 120613 — Common bullfinch, male – Pyrrhula pyrrhula

Ois Bouvreuil D5200 7070 120613 — Common bullfinch, male – Pyrrhula pyrrhula

Ois Bouvreuil D5200 7081 120613 — Common bullfinch, male – Pyrrhula pyrrhula

Ois Bouvreuil D5200 7029 120613 — Common bullfinch, female – Pyrrhula pyrrhula

Ois Bouvreuil D5200 7038 120613 — Common bullfinch, female – Pyrrhula pyrrhula

Ois Bouvreuil D5200 7047 120613 — Common bullfinch, female – Pyrrhula pyrrhula

Noushka

Passionate about Nature and photography but mostly animals and birds. I live in France at the present, but have lived in Africa for 16 years and in the U.S. for 3 years and with Australia in mind for the future. With my husband, I created and managed a Bird Park in South Africa, raising mainly psittacines; the breeding facility housed over 1000 parrots at any given time. My photography is about sharing fauna's beauty with other enthusiasts! Equipment: NIKON lenses: 400 mm Z F4/5, 800 mm Z, 500 mm, 200/500 mm, 800 mm f5/6E

Noushka Wildlife

Passionate about Wildlife, Photography and Wildlife issues. I live in the south of France at the present, but have lived in Africa for 18 years, in the U.S. for 3 years. With my husband, I created and managed a BIRD PARK in South Africa, raising mainly psittacines; the breeding facility housed over 1000 parrots at any given time. I speak French and English alike and manage decently in Spanish. My photography is about sharing fauna's beauty with other enthusiasts! Equipment: ALL NIKON Cameras: Z9, D850 Tele lenses: 70/200 mm f2/8, 500 mm f4, 800 mm Z f6/3, Zoom lenses: 24/105 mm, 200/500 mm * * * My work can be seen HERE: https://www.facebook.com/wildlife.gateway

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