Bolivian Warbling Finch (Poospiza boliviana)
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Bolivian Warbling Finch

Poospiza boliviana Sharpe, 1888

15–16 cmLength29 gWeight

The Bolivian warbling finch (Poospiza boliviana) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia, Argentina

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia, Argentina

Bolivian Warbling Finch has been recorded at 13 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia86 records
  2. Cerro TunariBolivia53 records
  3. AstillerosBolivia29 records
More places
  1. Siberia CrossroadsBolivia5 records
  2. Red-fronted Macaw ReserveBolivia4 records
  3. TamboBolivia2 records
  4. Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia2 records
  5. SamaipataBolivia1 record
  6. CoroicoBolivia1 record
  7. Tablas Monte AreaBolivia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

BoliviaArgentina

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 Bolivian warbling finch (Poospiza boliviana) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.

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Questions

How big is the Bolivian Warbling Finch?

The Bolivian Warbling Finch is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 29 g.

Where does the Bolivian Warbling Finch live?

Its breeding range: South America: Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Bolivia and Argentina.

When is the best time to see the Bolivian Warbling Finch?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Bolivian Warbling Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bolivian Warbling Finch as Least Concern.

What does the Bolivian Warbling Finch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Bolivian Warbling Finch in?

It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
15–16 cm
Weight
29 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
76 mm
Tail
68 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Bolivia and northwestern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Poospiza

Other birds in the genus Poospiza

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Bolivian Warbling Finch

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