About the Grand Cayman Bullfinch
The Grand Cayman bullfinch is a Near Threatened species bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is endemic to the island of Grand Cayman. It is the only bird species endemic to the Cayman Islands since the extinction of the Grand Cayman thrush, though several subspecies are also endemic.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Melopyrrha taylori |
| Species Codes | cubbul3, GCBU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Grand Cayman Bullfinch belong to?
The Grand Cayman Bullfinch (Melopyrrha taylori) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Grand Cayman Bullfinch?
The Grand Cayman Bullfinch is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Grand Cayman Bullfinch?
The Grand Cayman bullfinch is a Near Threatened species bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is endemic to the island of Grand Cayman. It is the only bird species endemic to the Cayman Islands since the extinction of the Grand Cayman thrush, though several subspecies are also e...
Where can I report a Grand Cayman Bullfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Grand Cayman Bullfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cubbul3, or on iNaturalist.
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