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Cuban Bullfinch
Melopyrrha nigra (Linnaeus, 1758)
14–15 cmLength15 gWeight
The Cuban bullfinch (Melopyrrha nigra) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Cuba, Cayman Islands
Where and when it's recorded
Cuban Bullfinch has been recorded at 35 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park - IBA, National TrustCayman Islands902 records
- Cayo Coco – Cueva del JabaliCuba773 records
- Cayo CocoCuba446 records
More places
- Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra del Rosario – Las TerrazasCuba431 records
- PN Ciénaga de Zapata – Santo TomasCuba378 records
- Canaan Land RoadCayman Islands339 records
- Cueva de los PortalesCuba295 records
- Refugio de Fauna BermejaCuba241 records
- Mastic Trail, National Trust – South TrailheadCayman Islands239 records
- Zapata – La TurbaCuba194 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Cuban bullfinch (Melopyrrha nigra) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is endemic to Cuba.
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Questions
How big is the Cuban Bullfinch?
The Cuban Bullfinch is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 15 g.
Where does the Cuban Bullfinch live?
Its breeding range: North America: Cuba and Isle of Pines. It is most often recorded in Cuba and Cayman Islands.
When is the best time to see the Cuban Bullfinch?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Cuban Bullfinch endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Cuban Bullfinch as Near Threatened.
What does the Cuban Bullfinch eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Cuban Bullfinch in?
It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 14–15 cm
- Weight
- 15 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 68 mm
- Tail
- 59 mm
- Bill
- 13 mm
- Tarsus
- 18 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
North America: Cuba and Isle of Pines
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
- Genus
- Melopyrrha
Other birds in the genus Melopyrrha
Puerto Rican BullfinchMelopyrrha portoricensis
Greater Antillean BullfinchMelopyrrha violacea
Grand Cayman BullfinchMelopyrrha taylori
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Coal-crested FinchCharitospiza eucosma
Brown TanagerOrchesticus abeillei
Yellow-shouldered GrosbeakParkerthraustes humeralis
Hooded TanagerNemosia pileata
Cherry-throated TanagerNemosia rourei
Blue-backed TanagerCyanicterus cyanicterus
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