Grand Cayman Bullfinch

Melopyrrha taylori

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Passeriformes · Thraupidae

About

The Grand Cayman bullfinch 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, though several bird subspecies are also endemic.

Fun Fact

The Grand Cayman bullfinch was first formally described in 1896 by the German ornithologist Ernst Hartert with Gran Cayman given as the type locality.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in scrub, forest and mangroves.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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