Cinereous Warbling-Finch
NameCinereous Warbling-Finch
Common NameCinereous Warbling-Finch
Scientific NameMicrospingus cinereus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsUpperparts, crown, and sides of the neck are a uniform ashy gray. The underparts, including the throat, breast, and belly, are pure white. Wings and tail are darker gray, sometimes with faint lighter edging on the flight feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of high-pitched, somewhat buzzy or trilling notes, often delivered from an exposed perch. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and eastern Brazil, primarily found in the states of Minas Gerais, Goiás, Bahia, and São Paulo.
Identifying FeaturesAshy gray upperparts and head, Pure white underparts and throat, Small size, Found in dry scrub and cerrado habitats of Brazil
Description
This small warbling-finch is characterized by its ashy gray upperparts and head, contrasting sharply with pure white underparts and a prominent white throat. It is often observed foraging in dry scrub and open woodland habitats, where it delivers its high-pitched, trilling song.
