Black-hooded Sierra-Finch
NameBlack-hooded Sierra-Finch
Common NameBlack-hooded Sierra-Finch
Scientific NamePhrygilus atriceps
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black hood covering the head and throat, contrasting sharply with bright orange-rufous underparts and rump. The back is greyish-brown, while the wings and tail are dark grey with paler edgings. Females and immatures are duller, with a dusky head and brownish-orange underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a thin, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip' call, often given while foraging. The song is typically simple and repetitive.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes of southern Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and northwestern Argentina, inhabiting puna grasslands and rocky slopes.
Identifying FeaturesBlack hood (male), Bright orange-rufous underparts (male), Finch-like conical bill, High-altitude Andean habitat
Description
This striking finch-like bird is characterized by its bold black hood and vibrant orange underparts. It is typically found foraging on the ground in the high-altitude, open environments of the Andes mountains.
