Barbados Bullfinch
Loxigilla barbadensis
The Barbados Bullfinch (Loxigilla barbadensis) is a rare tanager found only in Barbados, weighing about 17 g. The Barbados bullfinch is a seedeater bird that is found only on the Caribbean island-nation of Barbados, where it is the only endemic bird species.
About the Barbados Bullfinch
The Barbados bullfinch is a seedeater bird that is found only on the Caribbean island-nation of Barbados, where it is the only endemic bird species.
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How to identify it
The Barbados bullfinch is a small bird, 14–15 cm (5.5–6 in). The upperparts are a dark olive-grey, the wings are mostly brown, underparts are greyish, while the under tail-coverts are tawny. The species is not sexually dimorphic, with females and males having similar plumage. The birds' calls include simple twittering, an occasional harsh petulant note, and a sharp trill .
Where it lives
When to see it
The Barbados Bullfinch can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Barbados Bullfinch?
- The Barbados bullfinch is a small bird, 14–15 cm (5.5–6 in). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Barbados Bullfinch?
- The Barbados Bullfinch is a small sized bird weighing about 17 g.
- Where can you see a Barbados Bullfinch?
- The Barbados Bullfinch is endemic to Barbados, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Barbados Bullfinch?
- The Barbados Bullfinch is most easily confused with the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch.
- Is the Barbados Bullfinch endangered?
- The Barbados Bullfinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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