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Lesser Antillean Bullfinch
Loxigilla noctis
Lesser Antillean Bullfinch (Loxigilla noctis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
The Lesser Antillean Bullfinch (Loxigilla noctis) is a member of the Thraupidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 16.6 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Thraupidae Tanagers & Allies
- Genus Loxigilla
- Species noctis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 16.6 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Lesser Antillean Bullfinch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Lesser Antillean Bullfinch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Lesser Antillean Bullfinch (Loxigilla noctis) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across North America. Its distribution covers NA Lesser Antilles.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 16.6 g, with a wing length of about 6.9 cm and a tail of around 5 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 6,167 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch?
The Lesser Antillean Bullfinch is a small bird that weighs around 16.6 g.
Where does the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch live?
The Lesser Antillean Bullfinch is found across North America with a range covering NA Lesser Antilles, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch belong to?
The Lesser Antillean Bullfinch (Loxigilla noctis) belongs to the Thraupidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch eat?
The Lesser Antillean Bullfinch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch migrate?
The Lesser Antillean Bullfinch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch make?
1 real field recording of the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch's range?
The Lesser Antillean Bullfinch has a mapped global range of about 6,167 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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