About the Trumpeter Finch
The trumpeter finch is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is mainly a desert species which is found in North Africa and Spain through to southern Asia. It has occurred as a vagrant in areas north of its breeding range.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Bucanetes githagineus |
| Species Codes | trufin2, TRFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Trumpeter Finch belong to?
The Trumpeter Finch (Bucanetes githagineus) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Trumpeter Finch?
The trumpeter finch is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is mainly a desert species which is found in North Africa and Spain through to southern Asia. It has occurred as a vagrant in areas north of its breeding range....
Where can I report a Trumpeter Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Trumpeter Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code trufin2, or on iNaturalist.
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