Trumpeter Finch (Bucanetes githagineus) | Species | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Male. Taken at Barranco de la Antigua, Fuerteventura, on March 13th 2018. (1/500th sec at f10. © David Hastings) DescriptionL: 11.5 - 13 cm 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. Winter males, females and young birds are a very washed-out version of the breeding male. It is mainly found in north Africa and the Middle East. It is common on the Canary Islands, and there is a small population in south-east Spain. It breeds in rocky or stony deserts and semi-deserts at lower or moderately high levels. Nests are made on the ground, in crevices or under vegetation. A social finch, but flocks are usually quite small. Is is of Least Concern according to the IUCN. Sightings
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