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St. Kitts Bullfinch
Melopyrrha grandis
St. Kitts Bullfinch (Melopyrrha grandis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
The St. Kitts Bullfinch (Melopyrrha grandis) is a member of the Thraupidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 32 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Thraupidae Tanagers & Allies
- Genus Melopyrrha
- Species grandis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 32 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The St. Kitts 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 St. Kitts Bullfinch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The St. Kitts Bullfinch (Melopyrrha grandis) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans North America. Its distribution covers NA St. Kitts (Lesser Antilles).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 32 g, with a wing length of about 8.3 cm and a tail of around 7 cm.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the St. Kitts Bullfinch?
The St. Kitts Bullfinch is a small bird that weighs around 32 g.
Where does the St. Kitts Bullfinch live?
The St. Kitts Bullfinch is found across North America with a range covering NA St. Kitts (Lesser Antilles), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the St. Kitts Bullfinch belong to?
The St. Kitts Bullfinch (Melopyrrha grandis) belongs to the Thraupidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the St. Kitts Bullfinch eat?
The St. Kitts Bullfinch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the St. Kitts Bullfinch migrate?
The St. Kitts Bullfinch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the St. Kitts Bullfinch endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
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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