Puerto Rican Bullfinch (Melopyrrha portoricensis)

Puerto Rican Bullfinch (Loxigilla portoricensis)
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Puerto Rican Bullfinch (Loxigilla portoricensis)
About Puerto Rican Bullfinch (Melopyrrha portoricensis)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Perching Birds
- Family: Cardueline Finches and Allies
The Puerto Rican bullfinch is a small bullfinch tanager endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico. The species can be commonly found in heavy forests throughout Puerto Rico, except on the easternmost tip of the island. It consumes seeds, fruits, insects, and spiders. The nest is spherical, with an entrance on the side. Typically three light green eggs are laid.
Source: Wikipedia