Grand Cayman Bullfinch

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Grand Cayman Bullfinch (<em>Melopyrrha taylori</em>) is a species of Tanagers & Allies (<em>Thraupidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Grand Cayman Bullfinch (Melopyrrha taylori) is a species of Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Melopyrrha; binomial: Melopyrrha taylori; authority: Hartert, EJO, 1896.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Grand Cayman Bullfinch Melopyrrha taylori is split from Cuban Bullfinch M. nigra based on differences in morphology and vocalizations (Garrido et al. 2014; del Hoyo & Collar 2016; Chesser et al. 2023; HBW/BirdLife).

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