Rufous-sided Warbling-Finch
NameRufous-sided Warbling-Finch
Common NameRufous-sided Warbling-Finch
Scientific NamePoospiza hypochondria
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsAdults have a distinctive grey head with a broad white supercilium extending from above the eye to the nape. The back and wings are brownish-grey, and the underparts are whitish, contrasting sharply with bright rufous flanks and undertail coverts. The bill is conical and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating into a trill. The song is typically sweet and melodious.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, desert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of southern Bolivia and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head with white supercilium, Bright rufous flanks, Brownish-grey back, Conical bill, Inhabits arid montane scrub
Description
This medium-sized finch is characterized by its distinctive grey head, prominent white supercilium, and bright rufous flanks. It typically forages in arid montane scrub and dry puna habitats, often seen hopping among low vegetation.
