Bay-chested Warbling-Finch
NameBay-chested Warbling-Finch
Common NameBay-chested Warbling-Finch
Scientific NameMicrospingus thoracicus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are dark grey, contrasting with a white supercilium and throat. A broad, rufous band extends across the chest. The belly is white, and the flanks are greyish. The back is grey, with darker wings and tail often showing some white edging.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, and somewhat buzzy song, often a series of rapid notes. Calls are typically thin 'tsip' or 'seet' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil, primarily found in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.
Identifying FeaturesProminent rufous band across the chest, Grey head with white supercilium and throat, White belly, Small size, Found in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets
Description
This small, striking finch is characterized by its grey head, white underparts, and a distinctive rufous band across its chest. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in bamboo thickets.
