Mourning Sierra-Finch
NameMourning Sierra-Finch
Common NameMourning Sierra-Finch
Scientific NamePhrygilus fruticeti
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)23.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsMales have a distinctive blackish head, grey underparts, and a streaked grey-brown back. Their dark wings feature two prominent white wing bars, and they possess a bright yellow conical bill. Females are duller and more heavily streaked overall.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp 'chip' notes and a simple, somewhat buzzy or trilling song, often delivered from a prominent perch.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from southern Peru through Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, typically in arid and semi-arid regions.
Identifying FeaturesBlackish head (male), Grey body, Streaked back and wings, Two prominent white wing bars, Conical yellow bill
Description
The Mourning Sierra-Finch is a medium-sized finch characterized by its stout, conical bill. Males display a striking blackish head contrasting with a grey body and streaked back, often foraging on the ground in open, arid habitats.
