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Madeiran Chaffinch

Fringilla maderensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Fringillidae ›Genus: Fringilla

About

The Madeiran chaffinch (Fringilla maderensis) is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It was formerly a subspecies of the common chaffinch, but is now generally considered to be a species in its own right. It is endemic to the Portuguese island of Madeira, part of Macaronesia in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is locally known as the tentilhão.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Madeiran Chaffinch?
The scientific name of Madeiran Chaffinch is Fringilla maderensis.
What kingdom does Madeiran Chaffinch belong to?
Madeiran Chaffinch belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Madeiran Chaffinch belong to?
Madeiran Chaffinch belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Madeiran Chaffinch belong to?
Madeiran Chaffinch belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Madeiran Chaffinch belong to?
Madeiran Chaffinch belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Madeiran Chaffinch belong to?
Madeiran Chaffinch belongs to the family Fringillidae.
What genus does Madeiran Chaffinch belong to?
Madeiran Chaffinch belongs to the genus Fringilla.