Great Inca-Finch
NameGreat Inca-Finch
Common NameGreat Inca-Finch
Scientific NameIncaspiza pulchra
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark grey to black cap, a prominent white supercilium, and a black eyestripe. The back and wings are rufous-brown, while the underparts are pale grey, becoming whitish on the belly. It has a distinctive bright yellow, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a "tsip" or "chip" call, and a more complex song.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the dry intermontane valleys and western slopes of the Andes in central and southern Peru.
Identifying Featuresyellow bill, dark cap, white supercilium, rufous back and wings, grey underparts
Description
This medium-sized finch is characterized by its striking head pattern, featuring a dark cap, white supercilium, and dark eyestripe, contrasting with a bright yellow bill. It typically forages on the ground or in low bushes in arid, rocky habitats of the Peruvian Andes.
