White-cheeked bullfinch
The white-cheeked bullfinch (Pyrrhula leucogenis) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
| White-cheeked bullfinch | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Fringillidae |
| Subfamily: | Carduelinae |
| Genus: | Pyrrhula |
| Species: | P. leucogenis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pyrrhula leucogenis Ogilvie-Grant, 1895 | |
It is found in mountain regions of the Philippines, mainly on the two largest Philippine islands, Luzon and Mindanao.[2] It has also been reported on the island of Panay.[3] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The bird's conservation status is 'least concern', although it is uncommon and has a very restricted range.
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Pyrrhula leucogenis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22720659A94677072. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22720659A94677072.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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1. Cornell Lab of Ornithology Birds of the World.
2. Robert S. Kennedy et al., "A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines", Oxford University Press, 2013.
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