Eurasian Bullfinch song and calls

Birdsong and calls are often the easiest way to identify the Eurasian Bullfinch, especially when the bird is hidden in dense foliage. Below is what to listen for.

Song

The song is a soft, melancholic, and often subdued series of piping whistles, sometimes described as a 'flute-like' or 'whispered' song. It's not loud or elaborate, often delivered from dense cover.

Calls

The most characteristic call is a soft, plaintive, and often repeated 'peu' or 'dew' whistle. It's a distinctive, almost mournful sound that carries well. They also have a short, sharp 'chip' alarm call.

When they vocalize

Calls are heard year-round, but the song is most frequently heard during the breeding season (spring and early summer).

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