Siskins, Crossbills and Allies
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Fringillidae
Finches are seed-eating passerine birds, that are small to moderately large and have a strong beak, usually conical and in some species very large. All have 12 tail feathers and 9 primaries. These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing well.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trinidad Euphonia | Euphonia trinitatis | Trinidad only |
| Violaceous Euphonia | Euphonia violacea | |
| Elegant Euphonia | Euphonia elegantissima | Trinidad only |
| Antillean Euphonia | Euphonia musica | Trinidad only |
| Golden-rumped Euphonia | Euphonia cyanocephala | Trinidad only |
| Red Siskin | Carduelis cucullata | Trinidad only; Endangered |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Trinidad And Tobago
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