A photo of a Trumpeter Finch (Bucanetes githagineus), male
Trumpeter Finch, Male

Trumpeter Finch

Bucanetes githagineus

The trumpeter finch (Bucanetes githagineus) is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is mainly a desert species which is found in North Africa and Spain through to southern Asia. It has occurred as a vagrant in areas north of its breeding range. The trumpeter finch is a small, long-winged bird. It has a large head and short, very thick bill. The summer male has a red bill, grey head and neck, and pale brown upper parts. The breast, rump and tail are pink, the last having dark terminal feathers. Winter males, females and young birds are a very washed-out version of the breeding male. The song of this bird is a buzzing nasal trill, like a tin trumpet.
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Rosemarie Jones
Thursday 02 Mar 2023 - 11:36am
Spain
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Rosemarie Jones
Saturday 25 Feb 2023 - 4:09pm
Spain
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Claudio Danesi
Sunday 18 Dec 2022 - 4:07pm
Morocco
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Claudio Danesi
Sunday 18 Dec 2022 - 10:31am
Morocco
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