Jamaican Euphonia
Euphonia jamaica
The Jamaican Euphonia (Euphonia jamaica) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found only in Jamaica, weighing about 17 g. The Jamaican euphonia is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae.
About the Jamaican Euphonia
The Jamaican euphonia is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae. Jamaican euphonias are small and have a varying appearance depending on their sex and age. They are the only species of Euphonia that reside in Jamaica and have received the nickname of "Short-Mouth Bluequit" from Jamaican locals. These birds do not migrate anywhere and can be found throughout the island in wooded areas, shrublands, gardens, orchards, and hilly lowlands.
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How to identify it
The appearance of the Jamaican Euphonia is different for males and females. Males are a bluish-grey color with a yellow belly and pale undertail coverts, females are bicolored and have grey foreparts and olive backs and tails. Both males and females have short, thick bills. The appearance of a Jamaican Euphonia between the juvenile and adult stages are similar to the appearance of the female, although the coloration of a bird in this stage is not as bright. The average Jamaican Euphonia is 11 centimeters (about 4.33 in) in length and weighs 17 grams.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Jamaican Euphonia?
- The appearance of the Jamaican Euphonia is different for males and females. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Jamaican Euphonia?
- The Jamaican Euphonia is a small sized bird weighing about 17 g.
- Where can you see a Jamaican Euphonia?
- The Jamaican Euphonia is endemic to Jamaica, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Jamaican Euphonia?
- The Jamaican Euphonia is most easily confused with the Velvet-fronted Euphonia, the Orange-crowned Euphonia and the West Mexican Euphonia.
- Is the Jamaican Euphonia endangered?
- The Jamaican Euphonia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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