Brambling

Fringilla montifringilla

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Fringillidae

About

The brambling is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It has also been called the cock o' the north and the mountain finch. It is widespread and migratory, often seen in very large flocks.

Fun Fact

Bramblings winter across Europe in numbers that vary enormously year to year—flocks of millions gather in beech forests when mast crops are heavy.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat seeds in winter, but insects in summer.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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