About the Wilkins's Finch
Wilkins's Bunting , also known as the grosbeak bunting, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is restricted to Inaccessible Island and Nightingale Island of the Tristan da Cunha archipelago, part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic Ocean. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland and subantarctic grassland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Nesospiza wilkinsi |
| Species Codes | wilfin3, WIFI |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wilkins's Finch belong to?
The Wilkins's Finch (Nesospiza wilkinsi) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Wilkins's Finch?
The Wilkins's Finch is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Wilkins's Finch?
Wilkins's Bunting , also known as the grosbeak bunting, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is restricted to Inaccessible Island and Nightingale Island of the Tristan da Cunha archipelago, part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in the Sou...
Where can I report a Wilkins's Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Wilkins's Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wilfin3, or on iNaturalist.
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