Black-capped Warbling-finch
Microspingus melanoleucus
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The Black-capped Warbling-finch is a small, attractive finch of open Andean slopes and shrubby areas in Bolivia and northwestern Argentina, with males showing a bold black cap contrasting with white cheeks and underparts, and streaked grey-brown upperparts. It inhabits montane scrub, hedgerows, and the edges of cultivation at moderate to high elevations. It feeds on seeds and insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.1 cm | 4.8 in |
| Weight | 12.0 g | 0.42 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Microspingus |
| Species | Microspingus melanoleucus |
Distribution
Black-capped Warbling-finch has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thraupidae family