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SPECIES PROFILE
Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla)
Fringilla
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Northern Europe (winter visitor)
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Farmland, woodland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Fringillidae
GENUS
Fringilla
📋 Description
SIZE
14-16 cm body, 19-29 g
COLORATION
Males black head, orange breast
ADAPTATIONS
Winter flocks, seed eater
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Farmland, woodland
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Northern Europe (winter visitor)
REPRODUCTION
5-7 eggs, 1 brood per year
DIET DETAILS
Seeds
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Brambling is a winter visitor with a black head and orange breast in males. It forms large flocks.
2
It often mixes with chaffinches at feeders.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Scottish Borders
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Winter
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for winter finch with orange breast in flocks.
