Cochabamba Mountain Finch

Poospiza garleppi (Berlepsch, 1893)

17–18 cmLength32 gWeight

The Cochabamba mountain finch (Poospiza garleppi) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Cochabamba Mountain Finch has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia191 records
Cerro TunariBolivia62 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Bolivia

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 Cochabamba mountain finch (Poospiza garleppi) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is endemic to Bolivia.

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Questions

How big is the Cochabamba Mountain Finch?

The Cochabamba Mountain Finch is about 17–18 cm long and weighs around 32 g.

Where does the Cochabamba Mountain Finch live?

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

When is the best time to see the Cochabamba Mountain Finch?

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

Is the Cochabamba Mountain Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Cochabamba Mountain Finch as Near Threatened.

What does the Cochabamba Mountain Finch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Cochabamba Mountain Finch in?

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

At a glance

Length: 17–18 cm
Weight: 32 g
Habitat: Shrubland
Diet: Omnivore
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Near Threatened

More measurements

Wing: 87 mm
Tail: 82 mm
Bill: 18 mm
Tarsus: 27 mm

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

Range

South America: Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus: Poospiza

Other birds in the genus Poospiza

Bolivian Warbling FinchPoospiza boliviana

Cinnamon Warbling FinchPoospiza ornata

Black-and-rufous Warbling FinchPoospiza nigrorufa

Black-and-chestnut Warbling FinchPoospiza whitii

Collared Warbling FinchPoospiza hispaniolensis

Rufous-breasted Warbling FinchPoospiza rubecula

Tucuman Mountain FinchPoospiza baeri

Slaty-backed HemispingusPoospiza goeringi

Rufous-browed HemispingusPoospiza rufosuperciliaris

PlushcapCatamblyrhynchus diadema

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