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Birdsong field guide

Grand Cayman Bullfinch

Melopyrrha taylori

An endemic passerine of the Cayman Islands, the Grand Cayman Bullfinch is a stocky, heavy-billed bird characterized by the male's striking monochromatic black plumage.

What it sounds like

A series of high-pitched, metallic 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes or a sharp, buzzy 'zweee' whistle.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

Formerly considered a subspecies of the Cuban Bullfinch, it was elevated to full species status based on distinct morphological and vocal differences.
The species exhibits sexual dimorphism; while males are entirely black, females and juveniles are a uniform dusky charcoal-grey.
Its exceptionally thick, conical bill is an adaptation for cracking hard seeds and consuming large tropical fruits.
Unlike many island endemics, it has adapted well to human presence and is a frequent visitor to garden bird feeders.
During territorial displays, the bird often pumps its tail and may reveal small white patches on its wing linings.

Habitat

Dry limestone forests, shrublands, mangroves, and urban gardens.

Range

Endemic to the island of Grand Cayman.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Cuban BullfinchMelopyrrha nigra Greater Antillean BullfinchMelopyrrha violacea Puerto Rican BullfinchMelopyrrha portoricensis St. Kitts BullfinchMelopyrrha grandis

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