Carbonated Sierra-Finch
NameCarbonated Sierra-Finch
Common NameCarbonated Sierra-Finch
Scientific NamePhrygilus carbonarius
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsMales are almost entirely sooty black with a bright, conical yellow bill. Females are duller, brownish-grey with streaking on the underparts and a duller, yellowish-grey bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a thin 'tseep' or metallic 'tsink' call. The song is a simple, repetitive series of notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Argentina, with some records extending into adjacent parts of Chile. It inhabits arid and semi-arid steppes and scrublands.
Identifying FeaturesSooty black plumage (male), Bright yellow conical bill, Finch-like shape, Arid grassland/steppe habitat
Description
This small, finch-like bird is characterized by its dark, sooty plumage and striking yellow bill. It is typically found foraging on the ground in arid and semi-arid open habitats of southern South America, often perching on low shrubs.
