Greater Antillean Bullfinch
A species of Lesser Antillean Bullfinches Scientific name : Melopyrrha violacea Genus : Lesser Antillean Bullfinches
Greater Antillean Bullfinch, A species of Lesser Antillean Bullfinches
Botanical name: Melopyrrha violacea
Genus: Lesser Antillean Bullfinches
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Description
The Greater Antillean bullfinch (Melopyrrha violacea) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the Bahamas, Hispaniola (the Dominican Republic and Haiti, as well as surrounding islands), Jamaica, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
18 cm
Life Expectancy
8-12 years
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Greater Antillean Bullfinch primarily consumes a variety of fruits, supplemented by seeds and insects, sourced through active foraging. This species exhibits a preference for certain fruit types, demonstrating unique dietary selectivity within its habitat.
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, heavily degraded former forest
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Species
Greater Antillean Bullfinch 
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