Cinereous Finch
NameCinereous Finch
Common NameCinereous Finch
Scientific NamePiezorina cinerea
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsAdults exhibit uniform ash-gray upperparts, transitioning to a paler gray or whitish on the underparts. A distinct dark lore patch is present between the eye and the bright yellow, conical bill. Legs and feet are yellowish-orange.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a simple, high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsit' call, often given while foraging. Its song is a relatively simple series of clear notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Peru, inhabiting the western slopes and intermontane valleys of the Andes mountains, primarily in arid and semi-arid regions.
Identifying FeaturesAsh-gray plumage, Bright yellow conical bill, Dark lores, Yellowish-orange legs, Small size
Description
The Cinereous Finch is a small, slender finch characterized by its ash-gray plumage and striking bright yellow conical bill. It is typically found foraging for seeds in arid scrub and dry montane habitats of the Peruvian Andes.
