Grand Cayman Bullfinch
NameGrand Cayman Bullfinch
Common NameGrand Cayman Bullfinch
Scientific NameMelopyrrha taylori
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely glossy black with prominent white patches on the primary coverts and at the base of the primaries, visible on the folded wing. Females are similar but generally duller black.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as "sweet-sweet-sweet-swee-swee." It also has various call notes, including a sharp "chip" or "tseet."
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Grand Cayman Island in the Caribbean.
Identifying Featuresall-black plumage, white wing patches, stout conical bill, endemic to Grand Cayman
Description
This small, stocky songbird is endemic to Grand Cayman, characterized by its entirely black plumage with distinctive white wing patches. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and low vegetation, often seen alone or in pairs.
