Peruvian Sierra-Finch
NamePeruvian Sierra-Finch
Common NamePeruvian Sierra-Finch
Scientific NamePhrygilus punensis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a slate-gray head, blackish lores, and a white conical bill. The underparts are bright yellow, extending up to the throat. The back and wings are gray, featuring a prominent white wing bar. Undertail coverts are white.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, often buzzy or trilling notes, and a simple, repetitive song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes of southern Peru, western Bolivia, and northern Chile.
Identifying FeaturesSlate-gray head, Bright yellow underparts, Gray back and wings, Prominent white wing bar, Conical white bill
Description
This small, striking finch is characterized by its slate-gray head, bright yellow underparts, and gray back and wings with a distinctive white wing bar. It typically forages on the ground in high-altitude Andean grasslands, feeding primarily on seeds and insects.
