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This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | ||
It has long been considered a subspecies of [[Lesser Antillean Bullfinch]].<br /> | It has long been considered a subspecies of [[Lesser Antillean Bullfinch]].<br /> | ||
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Often seen in areas with high grass and is seen feeding on the seeds produced from such vegetation. | Often seen in areas with high grass and is seen feeding on the seeds produced from such vegetation. | ||
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Often incredibly tame, well known for stealing nuts and sugar in outdoor restaurants. | Often incredibly tame, well known for stealing nuts and sugar in outdoor restaurants. | ||
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Revision as of 01:28, 5 January 2019
- Loxigilla barbadensis
Identification
Sandy gray-brown with rufous coloring to the wings and tail and greyish underparts. Bill: males are dusky horn both upper and lower mandible while females show pale horn on lower mandible.
Distribution
Endemic to Barbados.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
It has long been considered a subspecies of Lesser Antillean Bullfinch.
Habitat
Often seen in areas with high grass and is seen feeding on the seeds produced from such vegetation.
Behaviour
Often incredibly tame, well known for stealing nuts and sugar in outdoor restaurants.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2018. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2018. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Birdforum thread discussing Barbados Bullfinch
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Barbados Bullfinch. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Barbados_Bullfinch
