Slender-billed Finch
NameSlender-billed Finch
Common NameSlender-billed Finch
Scientific NameXenospingus concolor
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsAdults display a uniform dull grey plumage, slightly darker on the upperparts and paler on the underparts. A small blackish patch is present on the lores, contrasting with the bright yellow-orange, slender bill and orange-yellow legs.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of high-pitched, thin, and somewhat wheezy notes, often delivered from an exposed perch. Calls include soft, thin 'tseep' or 'tsit' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the coastal desert and arid inter-Andean valleys of Peru and northern Chile, primarily found in areas with dense scrub and riparian vegetation.
Identifying FeaturesUniform dull grey plumage, Slender, bright yellow-orange bill, Blackish lores, Orange-yellow legs, Found in arid scrublands of Peru and Chile
Description
The Slender-billed Finch is a small, uniformly grey passerine bird characterized by its distinctive slender, bright yellow-orange bill. It typically inhabits arid scrublands and coastal lomas, foraging for seeds and insects among dense vegetation.
