Antillean Euphonia
A species of Euphonias Scientific name : Chlorophonia musica Genus : Euphonias
Antillean Euphonia, A species of Euphonias
Botanical name: Chlorophonia musica
Genus: Euphonias
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Description
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Description
The Antillean euphonia (Euphonia musica) is a bird species in the finch family, Fringillidae (formerly in Thraupidae). It is found in all the main islands of the Lesser Antilles, as well as Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti) and Puerto Rico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Antillean Euphonia primarily consumes small fruits, notably mistletoes, showcasing a foraging behavior that involves meticulous searching among foliage. This bird species exhibits a specialized diet, with unique adaptations for fruit consumption.
Habitat
Antillean Euphonia thrives in a diverse range of habitats including lowlands, dry and scrub forests, humid evergreen and deciduous forests, as well as pine forests. They are also found in man-modified landscapes like shade-coffee plantations. Geographically, antillean Euphonia occupies several life zones such as the Tabonuco Forest, Palo Colorado Forest, Palm Forest, and Elfin Woodland. Typically a canopy dweller, antillean Euphonia also forages in lower areas, particularly along forest edges and in disturbance gaps. The presence of Loranthaceae, a type of mistletoe, is a significant factor in antillean Euphonia's habitat selection. Antillean Euphonia has a broad elevational range across its geographic scope, from sea level up to high mountain elevations.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Euphonias Species
Antillean Euphonia 
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