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St. Lucia Black Finch

Melanospiza richardsoni

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)
Family
Thraupidae
Genus
Melanospiza
Species
Melanospiza richardsoni (St. Lucia Black Finch)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セントルシアクロシトド
Chinese 圣卢西亚黑雀
Spanish Semillero de Santa Lucía
French Moisson pied-blanc
German Blassfuß-Gimpelfink
Russian Чёрная карибская овсянка

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Black-faced Grassquit
Melanospiza bicolor
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of St. Lucia Black Finch?
The scientific name of St. Lucia Black Finch is Melanospiza richardsoni. It belongs to the genus Melanospiza.
What is the conservation status of St. Lucia Black Finch?
St. Lucia Black Finch (Melanospiza richardsoni) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does St. Lucia Black Finch live?
St. Lucia Black Finch is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does St. Lucia Black Finch belong to?
St. Lucia Black Finch (Melanospiza richardsoni) belongs to the genus Melanospiza, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is St. Lucia Black Finch endangered?
Yes, St. Lucia Black Finch (Melanospiza richardsoni) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does St. Lucia Black Finch belong to?
St. Lucia Black Finch (Melanospiza richardsoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of St. Lucia Black Finch?
The closest relatives of St. Lucia Black Finch in the genus Melanospiza include Black-faced Grassquit.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Melanospiza — 2 Species

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Black-faced Grassquit
Melanospiza bicolor
LC
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St. Lucia Black Finch
Melanospiza richardsoni
EN
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