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Band-tailed Sierra-finch
Corydospiza alaudina
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Least Concern
Wingspan
15.0 cm
Weight
21.666666666666668 g
Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
The Band-tailed Sierra-finch is a medium-sized finch of the family Thraupidae found in open grassland and scrub in the Andes and southern South America. Weighing about 21.7g with a wingspan of 15cm, it forages on the ground for seeds and insects. It is often found in flocks outside the breeding season.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Weight | 21.666666666666668 g | 0.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Corydospiza |
| Species | Corydospiza alaudina |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Band-tailed Sierra-finch endangered?
The Band-tailed Sierra-finch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Band-tailed Sierra-finch?
The Band-tailed Sierra-finch has a wingspan of 15.0 cm, weight of 21.666666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Band-tailed Sierra-finch belong to?
The Band-tailed Sierra-finch (Corydospiza alaudina) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.
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