Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Telespiza cantans |
| Codes | layfin, LAFI |
Identification
The Laysan Finch (Telespiza cantans) is a member of the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Telespiza cantans
Family: Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: layfin