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Black-masked Finch
Coryphaspiza melanotis (Temminck, 1822)
14 cmLength16 gWeight
The black-masked finch (Coryphaspiza melanotis) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.
Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay
Where and when it's recorded
Black-masked Finch has been recorded at 9 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Barba Azul Nature ReserveBolivia142 records
- PN Serra da CanastraBrazil140 records
- PARNA das EmasBrazil107 records
More places
- Pompéu – apenas listas históricasBrazil98 records
- Laguna Blanca, San PedroParaguay13 records
- Yacyreta, ItapúaParaguay6 records
- Alto Paraíso de Goiás – área urbanaBrazil3 records
- PN Chapada dos GuimarãesBrazil1 record
- Pousada TrijunçãoBrazil1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The black-masked finch (Coryphaspiza melanotis) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Black-masked Finch?
The Black-masked Finch is about 14 cm long and weighs around 16 g.
Where does the Black-masked Finch live?
Its breeding range: South America: south-central. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay.
When is the best time to see the Black-masked Finch?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September and October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Black-masked Finch endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-masked Finch as Vulnerable.
What does the Black-masked Finch eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Black-masked Finch in?
It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 14 cm
- Weight
- 16 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 59 mm
- Tail
- 53 mm
- Bill
- 13 mm
- Tarsus
- 19 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: south-central
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
- Genus
- Coryphaspiza
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