Emberiza alcoveri

Emberiza alcoveri

† Emberiza alcoveri — an extinct Pleistocene bunting from the Canary Islands, Spain. Small seed-eating passerine related to extant buntings. Became extinct following the arrival of humans to the archipelago. Known from cave deposits on Tenerife.

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Local de descoberta Spain

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Where were Emberiza alcoveri fossils found?
Fossils of Emberiza alcoveri were found in Spain.

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