Sporophile de Barbade

Sporophile de Barbade

Loxigilla barbadensis

Least Concern
Envergure
13,6 cm
Poids
15,65 g
Famille
Thraupidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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The Barbados Bullfinch is a small finch of the family Thraupidae endemic to the island of Barbados in the Lesser Antilles. Weighing about 15.7g with a wingspan of 13.6cm, it has adapted well to human-modified landscapes and is one of the most familiar birds on the island. It feeds on seeds, fruit, and insects in gardens, scrub, and agricultural areas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 13,6 cm 5.4 in
Poids 15,65 g 0.55 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: DM.

Taille de la couvée

3-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Loxigilla
Espèces Loxigilla barbadensis

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
French Sporophile de Barbade

Distribution

Sporophile de Barbade has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Sporophile de Barbade endangered?
The Sporophile de Barbade has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sporophile de Barbade nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Sporophile de Barbade?
The Sporophile de Barbade has a wingspan of 13.6 cm, weight of 15.65 g.
What order and family does the Sporophile de Barbade belong to?
The Sporophile de Barbade (Loxigilla barbadensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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