Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Jamaican Euphonia
Euphonia jamaica
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Jamaica
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Jamaican euphonia (Euphonia Jamaica) is a species of bird in the family Fringillidae. Jamaican euphonias are small and have a varying appearance depending on their sex and age. They are the only species of Euphonia that reside in Jamaica and have received the nickname of "Short-Mouth Bluequit" from Jamaican locals. These birds do not migrate anywhere and can be found throughout the island in wooded areas, shrublands, gardens, orchards, and hilly lowlands.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Woodland and scrub of Jamaica.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Jamaican euphonia
- 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.
