Cuban bullfinch facts for kids
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The Cuban bullfinch (Melopyrrha nigra) is a small, dark songbird that lives only on the island of Cuba. It is known for its beautiful singing. This bird is part of the tanager family, called Thraupidae, which includes many colorful birds found in the Americas. It is also related to the famous Darwin's finches.
Where the Cuban Bullfinch Lives
The Cuban bullfinch is found only in Cuba, meaning it is an endemic species to that island. It likes to live in different kinds of forests. You can find it in warm, wet lowland forests, or in moist mountain forests. Sometimes, it even lives in areas where the forest has been changed by people.
Sadly, the Cuban bullfinch is considered a near threatened species by the IUCN. This means its numbers are going down, and it might be at risk in the future.
About Its Name
The Cuban bullfinch was first officially described in 1758 by a Swedish scientist named Carl Linnaeus. He gave it the scientific name Loxia nigra. The word nigra comes from Latin and means "black," which describes the bird's color.
Today, the Cuban bullfinch is one of three species in the group called Melopyrrha. Another bird, the Grand Cayman bullfinch, used to be thought of as the same species. However, scientists now consider it a completely separate species.
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Map showing where the Cuban bullfinch lives.
See also
In Spanish: Semillero negrito para niños
