Greater Antillean Bullfinch (Melopyrrha violacea)

Greater Antillean Bullfinch, a reference photo — Photo: JeffreyGammon · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The Greater Antillean bullfinch (Melopyrrha violacea) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in the Bahamas, Hispaniola (the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and their offshore islands), Jamaica, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Greater Antillean Bullfinch being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Melopyrrha portoricensis
Loxigilla noctis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Thraupidae
Genus: Melopyrrha
Species: Melopyrrha violacea

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