Hispaniolan Euphonia
Chlorophonia musica
Hispaniolan Euphonia (Chlorophonia musica) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
The Hispaniolan Euphonia (Chlorophonia musica) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 14.7 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Chlorophonia
- Species musica
Quick facts
- Weight
- 14.7 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Hispaniolan Euphonia is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Hispaniolan Euphonia is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Hispaniolan Euphonia (Chlorophonia musica) is a member of the Fringillidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across North America. Its distribution covers NA Hispaniola.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 14.7 g, with a wing length of about 6.4 cm and a tail of around 3.7 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Hispaniolan Euphonia?
The Hispaniolan Euphonia is a very small bird that weighs around 14.7 g.
Where does the Hispaniolan Euphonia live?
The Hispaniolan Euphonia is found across North America with a range covering NA Hispaniola, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Hispaniolan Euphonia belong to?
The Hispaniolan Euphonia (Chlorophonia musica) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Hispaniolan Euphonia eat?
The Hispaniolan Euphonia is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Hispaniolan Euphonia migrate?
The Hispaniolan Euphonia is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Hispaniolan Euphonia make?
1 real field recording of the Hispaniolan Euphonia — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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