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Black-crested Finch

Lophospingus pusillus

Least Concern
翼開長
12.8 cm
体重
17.78 g
Thraupidae
Passeriformes

The Black-crested Finch (Lophospingus pusillus) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (tanagers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.8 cm and a weight of 17.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

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
翼開長 12.8 cm 5.0 in
体重 17.78 g 0.63 oz

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP.

一腹卵数

3

分類学

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

Distribution

Black-crested Finch has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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