Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch

Fringilla polatzeki

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · Passeriformes · Fringillidae

About

The Gran Canaria blue chaffinch is a species of passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is endemic to Gran Canaria in Spain's Canary Islands.

Fun Fact

Like the common chaffinch, but, unlike most other finches, its young are fed extensively on insects.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is mountain Canary Island pine (Pinus canariensis) forest in 1.

Diet

Eats Canary Island pine seeds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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