Greater Antillean Bullfinch
Melopyrrha violacea
Greater Antillean Bullfinch (Melopyrrha violacea) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
The Greater Antillean Bullfinch (Melopyrrha violacea) is a member of the Thraupidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 22.2 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Thraupidae Tanagers & Allies
- Genus Melopyrrha
- Species violacea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 22.2 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Greater Antillean Bullfinch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Greater Antillean Bullfinch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Greater Antillean Bullfinch (Melopyrrha violacea) belongs to the Thraupidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across North America. Its distribution covers NA Bahamas and Hispaniola.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 22.2 g, with a wing length of about 7.4 cm and a tail of around 6.5 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Greater Antillean Bullfinch?
The Greater Antillean Bullfinch is a small bird that weighs around 22.2 g.
Where does the Greater Antillean Bullfinch live?
The Greater Antillean Bullfinch is found across North America with a range covering NA Bahamas and Hispaniola, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Greater Antillean Bullfinch belong to?
The Greater Antillean Bullfinch (Melopyrrha violacea) belongs to the Thraupidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Greater Antillean Bullfinch eat?
The Greater Antillean Bullfinch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Greater Antillean Bullfinch migrate?
The Greater Antillean Bullfinch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Greater Antillean Bullfinch make?
1 real field recording of the Greater Antillean Bullfinch — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
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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