The Jamaican Euphonia is a small, vibrant finch endemic to Jamaica. Males are particularly colorful with a glossy purplish-blue head and back, contrasting with bright yellow underparts. Females are duller green.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Jamaica. It is found in a variety of wooded habitats, including humid forests, coffee plantations, gardens, and fruit orchards across most of the island.
How to spot
Look for this euphonia in fruiting trees or shrubs. The male's striking blue and yellow pattern makes it easily identifiable. Listen for its high-pitched, often tinkling or buzzing calls and short, whistled songs.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Best observed during early mornings or late afternoons when they are actively foraging for small fruits and insects.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Jamaica. It is found in a variety of wooded habitats, including humid forests, coffee plantations, gardens, and fruit orchards across most of the island.
How to spot
Look for this euphonia in fruiting trees or shrubs. The male's striking blue and yellow pattern makes it easily identifiable. Listen for its high-pitched, often tinkling or buzzing calls and short, whistled songs.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Best observed during early mornings or late afternoons when they are actively foraging for small fruits and insects.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is considered one of Jamaica's most attractive endemic birds and is often seen visiting gardens with fruiting trees.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.