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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Greater Antillean Bullfinch

Melopyrrha violacea

A chunky, predominantly black tanager-relative featuring distinctive rufous patches above the eyes, on the throat, and the undertail coverts.

What it sounds like

A series of high-pitched, buzzy whistles and chips, often ending in a rising 'tswee-tswee-zeee' trill.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Paul Driver · BahamasCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Despite its common name, genetic analysis places this species in the tanager family, Thraupidae, rather than the true finch family.
The species displays subtle sexual dimorphism, with females appearing more charcoal or olive-gray compared to the deep black plumage of the males.
Its robust, heavy bill is specially adapted for a varied diet of seeds, fruits, and the occasional insect.
They construct bulky, globular nests with side entrances, usually hidden within dense shrubbery or low tree branches.
This bird is notably bold and opportunistic, often approaching human dwellings and outdoor dining areas to scavenge for food.

Habitat

Scrub forests, woodland edges, montane forests, and rural gardens.

Range

The Bahamas, Hispaniola, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Cuban BullfinchMelopyrrha nigra Grand Cayman BullfinchMelopyrrha taylori Puerto Rican BullfinchMelopyrrha portoricensis St. Kitts BullfinchMelopyrrha grandis

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