About the Azores Bullfinch
The Azores bullfinch, also known as the São Miguel bullfinch, or locally in Portuguese as the priolo, is a threatened passerine bird in the true finch family. It is endemic to São Miguel Island, in the Azores archipelago of Macaronesia in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Pyrrhula murina |
| Species Codes | eurbul1, AZBU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Azores Bullfinch belong to?
The Azores Bullfinch (Pyrrhula murina) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Azores Bullfinch?
The Azores Bullfinch is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Azores Bullfinch?
The Azores bullfinch, also known as the São Miguel bullfinch, or locally in Portuguese as the priolo, is a threatened passerine bird in the true finch family. It is endemic to São Miguel Island, in the Azores archipelago of Macaronesia in the North Atlantic Ocean....
Where can I report a Azores Bullfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Azores Bullfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurbul1, or on iNaturalist.
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