About the Tenerife Blue Chaffinch
The Tenerife blue chaffinch is a species of passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is endemic to Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands. This bird is the natural symbol of this island, together with the Canary Islands dragon tree.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Fringilla teydea |
| Species Codes | blucha2, TBCH |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tenerife Blue Chaffinch belong to?
The Tenerife Blue Chaffinch (Fringilla teydea) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Tenerife Blue Chaffinch?
The Tenerife Blue Chaffinch is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Tenerife Blue Chaffinch?
The Tenerife blue chaffinch is a species of passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is endemic to Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands. This bird is the natural symbol of this island, together with the Canary Islands dragon tree....
Where can I report a Tenerife Blue Chaffinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Tenerife Blue Chaffinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blucha2, or on iNaturalist.
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