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These four species all belong to the true finch family, Fringillidae.
| Scientific name | English | Norwegian | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrrhula pyrrhula | Eurasian bullfinch | Dompap | Fringillidae |
| Fringilla montifringilla | Brambling | Bjørkefink | Fringillidae |
| Chloris chloris | European greenfinch | Grønnfink | Fringillidae |
| Pinicola enucleator | Pine grosbeak | Konglebit | Fringillidae |
Eurasian bullfinch
The Eurasian bullfinch is a sturdy finch with a short, powerful bill for feeding on buds and seeds.
European greenfinch
The European greenfinch is a stocky seed-eater, identified by the yellow flashes in its wings and tail.
Brambling
The brambling breeds in northern forests and often gathers in flocks during migration and winter.
Pine grosbeak
The pine grosbeak is a large, calm finch of coniferous and birch forests.