Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch
NameAsh-breasted Sierra-Finch
Common NameAsh-breasted Sierra-Finch
Scientific NamePhrygilus plebejus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsGenerally dull gray-brown plumage with males and females appearing similar. It has an ashy gray head and breast, often with a paler belly, contrasting with a brownish-gray back and wings that show subtle darker streaking.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a simple, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip' call, often given while foraging or in flight. Its song is a series of simple, high notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from southern Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, plain, dull gray-brown finch, Ashy gray head and breast, Brownish back with subtle streaking, Small, conical bill, Often seen foraging on the ground in open, high-altitude environments
Description
The Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch is a small, plain finch-like bird found in the high Andes. It typically forages on the ground in open, often arid, high-altitude habitats, feeding on seeds and insects.
