Brambling

Fringilla montifringilla

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Brief #

Breeding-plumaged male bramblings are very distinctive, with a black head, dark upperparts, orange breast and white belly.

Synonyms #

  • Pinzón real (Spanish)
  • Pimpín do Norte (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Brambling is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Breeding-plumaged male bramblings are very distinctive, with a black head, dark upperparts, orange breast and white belly. Females and younger birds are less distinct, and more similar in appearance to some chaffinches.

Measurements #

Length: 16 - 17 cm
Wingspan: 25 - 26 cm
Weight: 23 - 29 g

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