Barbados Bullfinch
NameBarbados Bullfinch
Common NameBarbados Bullfinch
Scientific NameLoxigilla barbadensis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsMales are mostly black with a reddish throat, vent, and shoulder patch. Females and immatures are dull olive-brown overall, with a paler belly and a reddish-brown patch on the shoulder, as seen in the image.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, metallic 'chip' notes, often given rapidly, and a more complex song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Barbados in the Caribbean.
Identifying FeaturesStout conical bill, Sexual dimorphism (males black with red, females dull olive-brown), Reddish-brown shoulder patch (especially visible in females/immatures), Endemic to Barbados
Description
A small, finch-like bird endemic to Barbados, known for its sexual dimorphism. Males are dark with reddish markings, while females are dull olive-brown. They are often seen foraging for seeds and insects in various habitats.
