Eurasian Bullfinch

The Eurasian Bullfinch is a compact, bull-headed finch with a short, thick black bill. Adults share a black cap and face, grey upperparts, black flight feathers, and bright white rump and wing bars that flash in flight. The male's breast and underparts are rich red, whereas females and juveniles are grey-buff; young birds also have a grey-brown rather than black head. Its quiet, low peeu call and soft, rather mournful whistles often betray this otherwise unobtrusive bird. (Wikipedia, Eurasian Bullfinch account)

Bullfinches breed across much of Europe and temperate Asia, favouring mixed woodland containing conifers as well as parkland and gardens. Most are resident, though northern birds may move south in winter, usually remaining in pairs or family parties rather than large flocks. They eat mainly seeds and buds, including fruit-tree buds, ash, and hawthorn; nestlings also receive invertebrates. The nest is set in a bush, scrub, or tree and contains four to seven pale blue eggs marked reddish brown. (Wikipedia, Eurasian Bullfinch account)