About the Blue Finch
The blue finch or yellow-billed blue finch is a species of small bird. Although it was long classified in the bunting family Emberizidae, or the cardinal family Cardinalidae, more recent molecular studies have shown it fits comfortably in the Thraupini tribe within the family Thraupidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Rhopospina caerulescens |
| Species Codes | blufin1, BLFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Finch belong to?
The Blue Finch (Rhopospina caerulescens) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue Finch?
The blue finch or yellow-billed blue finch is a species of small bird. Although it was long classified in the bunting family Emberizidae, or the cardinal family Cardinalidae, more recent molecular studies have shown it fits comfortably in the Thraupini tribe within the family Thraupidae....
Where can I report a Blue Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blufin1, or on iNaturalist.
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