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
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
Nest Placement
Tree
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
The habitat of antillean Euphonia spans from lowland areas to high mountain elevations, embracing environments such as dry, scrub, and pine forests, along with humid evergreen and deciduous forests. This species also adapts to human-altered landscapes like shade-coffee plantations. Crucial to their habitat preference is the presence of Loranthaceae plants. Antillean Euphonia is typically a canopy resident but also frequents forest edges and disturbance gaps for foraging.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Euphonias Species
Antillean Euphonia 
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