About the St. Lucia Black Finch
The Saint Lucia black finch is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Saint Lucia, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and plantations.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Melanospiza richardsoni |
| Species Codes | slbfin1, SLBF |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the St. Lucia Black Finch belong to?
The St. Lucia Black Finch (Melanospiza richardsoni) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the St. Lucia Black Finch?
The St. Lucia Black Finch is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the St. Lucia Black Finch?
The Saint Lucia black finch is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Saint Lucia, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and plantations....
Where can I report a St. Lucia Black Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of St. Lucia Black Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slbfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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