About the White-cheeked Bullfinch
The white-cheeked bullfinch is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in mountain regions of the Philippines on the islands of Luzon and Mindanao. It has also been reported on the island of Panay. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests above 1,250 meters above sea level. It is the only bullfinch found in the Philippines.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Pyrrhula leucogenis |
| Species Codes | whcbul1, WCBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-cheeked Bullfinch belong to?
The White-cheeked Bullfinch (Pyrrhula leucogenis) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-cheeked Bullfinch?
The white-cheeked bullfinch is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in mountain regions of the Philippines on the islands of Luzon and Mindanao. It has also been reported on the island of Panay. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests above 1,250 meters above sea ...
Where can I report a White-cheeked Bullfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of White-cheeked Bullfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcbul1, or on iNaturalist.
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