Puerto Rican Bullfinch

Platyspiza crassirostris

The Puerto Rican Bullfinch, scientifically known as Platyspiza crassirostris, is a small passerine bird native to Puerto Rico. It is characterized by its stout bill and a short, rounded tail. This species primarily feeds on seeds, fruits, and insects. The Puerto Rican Bullfinch is often found in dense vegetation, including forests and scrublands, where it forages for food and builds its nests. Due to habitat loss and predation, the population of this species has declined, leading to its classification as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Habitat: Forests and scrublands