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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 12,1 cm | 4.8 in |
| Poids | 12,0 g | 0.42 oz |
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Microspingus |
| Espèces | 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