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Taiwan Bullfinch
Pyrrhula owstoni
Taiwan Bullfinch (Pyrrhula owstoni) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
The Taiwan Bullfinch (Pyrrhula owstoni) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 19 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Pyrrhula
- Species owstoni
Quick facts
- Weight
- 19 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Taiwan Bullfinch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Taiwan Bullfinch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Taiwan Bullfinch (Pyrrhula owstoni) belongs to the Fringillidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Taiwan.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 19 g, with a wing length of about 8.2 cm and a tail of around 7.2 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Taiwan Bullfinch?
The Taiwan Bullfinch is a small bird that weighs around 19 g.
Where does the Taiwan Bullfinch live?
The Taiwan Bullfinch is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Taiwan, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Taiwan Bullfinch belong to?
The Taiwan Bullfinch (Pyrrhula owstoni) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Taiwan Bullfinch eat?
The Taiwan Bullfinch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Taiwan Bullfinch migrate?
The Taiwan Bullfinch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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