Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Hispaniolan Crossbill
Loxia megaplaga
ENEndangered
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Hispaniolan crossbill (Loxia megaplaga) is an Endangered species of passerine bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola that is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic).
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Cordillera central of Dominican Republic and adjacent Haiti.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Hispaniolan crossbill
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
