Puerto Rican bullfinch
Melopyrrha portoricensis
The Puerto Rican bullfinch (Melopyrrha portoricensis) is a small bullfinch tanager endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico.
About the Puerto Rican bullfinch
The Puerto Rican bullfinch (Melopyrrha portoricensis) is a small bullfinch tanager endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico. The species can be commonly found in heavy forests throughout Puerto Rico, except on the easternmost tip of the island. It consumes seeds, fruits, insects, and spiders. The nest is spherical, with an entrance on the side. Typically three light green eggs are laid.
Fun Facts About Puerto Rican bullfinch
- The species can be commonly found in heavy forests throughout Puerto Rico, except on the easternmost tip of the island.
- The nest is spherical, with an entrance on the side.
- The Puerto Rican bullfinch (Melopyrrha portoricensis) is a small bullfinch tanager endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico.
Conservation Status
The Puerto Rican bullfinch is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Thraupidae |
| Genus | Melopyrrha |
| Species | Melopyrrha portoricensis |
Range & Habitat
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