Ash-breasted Sierra-finch
Geospizopsis plebejus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
14,8 cm
Peso
14,666666666666666 g
Familia
Thraupidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
The Ash-breasted Sierra-finch is a highland finch found in Andean grasslands and shrublands from Peru to Argentina. Weighing around 14.7g with a wingspan of about 14.8cm, it has ash-grey underparts and brown-streaked upperparts. It feeds on seeds and insects in open mountain habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 14,8 cm | 5.8 in |
| Peso | 14,666666666666666 g | 0.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CR.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Thraupidae (Tángaras) |
| Genus | Geospizopsis |
| Especies | Geospizopsis plebejus |
Distribution
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Ash-breasted Sierra-finch endangered?
The Ash-breasted Sierra-finch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ash-breasted Sierra-finch nest?
Nest type: CR.
How big is the Ash-breasted Sierra-finch?
The Ash-breasted Sierra-finch has a wingspan of 14.8 cm, weight of 14.666666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Ash-breasted Sierra-finch belong to?
The Ash-breasted Sierra-finch (Geospizopsis plebejus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.
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