Lesser Antillean Bullfinch (Loxigilla noctis)
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Lesser Antillean Bullfinch

Loxigilla noctis (Linnaeus, 1766)

14–16 cmLength17 gWeight

The Lesser Antillean bullfinch (Loxigilla noctis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Guadeloupe, St. Lucia, Grenada

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Lesser Antillean Bullfinch has been recorded at 188 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 15 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Anse PatatotoGuadeloupe459 records
  2. Dr Carter VetGrenada387 records
  3. Morne Diablotin NP – Syndicate Nature TrailDominica338 records
More places
  1. Cascade aux EcrevissesGuadeloupe311 records
  2. Des Cartiers Rainforest TrailSt. Lucia305 records
  3. CorossolGuadeloupe270 records
  4. Reserve Naturelle de La CaravelleMartinique186 records
  5. Anse ChastanetSt. Lucia184 records
  6. Peter’s FieldGrenada178 records
  7. White-breasted Thrasher spotSt. Lucia163 records

Countries and regions with the most records

GuadeloupeSt. LuciaGrenadaDominicaAntigua & BarbudaMartiniqueSt. Kitts & NevisSt. Vincent & Grenadines

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 Lesser Antillean bullfinch (Loxigilla noctis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found along the Lesser Antilles island chain from the Virgin Islands to Grenada.

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Questions

How big is the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch?

The Lesser Antillean Bullfinch is about 14–16 cm long and weighs around 17 g.

Where does the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch live?

Its breeding range: North America: Lesser Antilles. It is most often recorded in Guadeloupe, St. Lucia and Grenada.

When is the best time to see the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch as Least Concern.

What does the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch in?

It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
14–16 cm
Weight
17 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
69 mm
Tail
50 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: Lesser Antilles

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Loxigilla

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Lesser Antillean Bullfinch

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