• Source: Grand Cayman bullfinch

The Grand Cayman bullfinch (Melopyrrha taylori) is a threatened bird endemic to the island of Grand Cayman. It is the only bird species endemic to the Cayman Islands since the extinction of the Grand Cayman thrush (Turdus ravidus), though several bird subspecies are also endemic.




Taxonomy


It was once considered a subspecies of the Cuban bullfinch (M. nigra) as M. nigra taylori. It can be distinguished from the Cuban bullfinch by its slightly larger bill size and the much paler coloration of the female bird.




Habitat


This species breeds primarily in the Central Mangrove Wetland.




Conservation


Its population is declining due to invasive mammals. Habitat fragmentation may also be a potential major risk, though currently this is very low.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Grand Cayman bullfinch
• List of birds of the Cayman Islands
• List of birds by common name
• Tanager
• Cuban bullfinch
• Melopyrrha
• List of tanager species
• List of near threatened birds
• Thomas Mylius Savage English
• List of bird extinctions by year