St. Lucia Black Finch
Melanospiza richardsoni
ENEndangered Endemic to Saint Lucia
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Saint Lucia black finch (Melanospiza richardsoni) is an Endangered species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is endemic to Saint Lucia.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
St. Lucia (Lesser Antilles).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Saint Lucia black finch
- 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.
