Carbonated Sierra Finch (Rhopospina carbonaria)
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Carbonated Sierra Finch

Rhopospina carbonaria (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)

14–14 cmLength18 gWeight

Busiest months: May · Most records: Argentina

Where and when it's recorded

Carbonated Sierra Finch has been recorded at 8 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PP ChancaníArgentina30 records
  2. Reserva Natural Estricta Quebrada de Las Higueritas RNQHArgentina10 records
  3. ANP Paso CórdobaArgentina7 records
More places
  1. Reserva Gral. San MartínArgentina7 records
  2. Córdoba – Parque SarmientoArgentina5 records
  3. Maco-Ribera del Río DulceArgentina3 records
  4. Reserva El DestinoArgentina3 records
  5. Piletones de El ParamilloArgentina3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Argentina

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

Questions

How big is the Carbonated Sierra Finch?

The Carbonated Sierra Finch is about 14–14 cm long and weighs around 18 g.

Where does the Carbonated Sierra Finch live?

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

When is the best time to see the Carbonated Sierra Finch?

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

What does the Carbonated Sierra Finch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Carbonated Sierra Finch in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–14 cm
Weight
18 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Partial migrant
More measurements
Wing
72 mm
Tail
58 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

South America: Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Rhopospina

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Carbonated Sierra Finch

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