Peg-billed Finch
NamePeg-billed Finch
Common NamePeg-billed Finch
Scientific NameAcanthidops bairdi
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsAdults are generally dull slate-gray on the head, throat, and underparts, transitioning to olive-brown on the back, wings, and tail. The bill is yellowish with a dark culmen, and the eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee'. It also gives soft 'tsip' calls as contact notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Talamanca Mountains, found in the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying Featuresdistinctive slender, slightly upturned bill, dull slate-gray and olive-brown plumage, small size, preference for dense bamboo thickets and montane cloud forest undergrowth
Description
The Peg-billed Finch is a small, rather dull-colored tanager known for its distinctive slender, slightly upturned bill. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets, often probing for insects and other small invertebrates.
