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Black-crested Finch

Lophospingus pusillus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
12,8 cm
Berat
17,78 g
Famili
Thraupidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

The Black-crested Finch is a small, elegant finch of open dry habitats in central South America, with males bearing a striking pointed black crest, white face, and grey and black patterned plumage. It inhabits the dry chaco scrublands, thorn scrub, and open woodland of Paraguay, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina. It feeds on seeds and small insects, often foraging on the ground.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 12,8 cm 5.0 in
Berat 17,78 g 0.63 oz

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Ukuran Sarang

3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Lophospingus
Spesies Lophospingus pusillus

Distribution

Black-crested Finch has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black-crested Finch endangered?
The Black-crested Finch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-crested Finch nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-crested Finch?
The Black-crested Finch has a wingspan of 12.8 cm, weight of 17.78 g.
What order and family does the Black-crested Finch belong to?
The Black-crested Finch (Lophospingus pusillus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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