Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Brown Bullfinch
Pyrrhula nipalensis
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- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Brown bullfinch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
