Great Inca Finch (Incaspiza pulchra)
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Great Inca Finch

Incaspiza pulchra (Sclater, PL, 1886)

16 cmLength28 gWeight

The great Inca finch (Incaspiza pulchra) is a species of passerine bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The great Inca finch (Incaspiza pulchra) is a species of passerine bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Great Inca Finch?

The Great Inca Finch is about 16 cm long and weighs around 28 g.

Where does the Great Inca Finch live?

Its breeding range: South America: Peru.

Is the Great Inca Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Great Inca Finch as Least Concern.

What does the Great Inca Finch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Great Inca Finch in?

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

At a glance

Length
16 cm
Weight
28 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
69 mm
Tail
66 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

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

Range

South America: Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Incaspiza

Other birds in the genus Incaspiza

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Great Inca Finch

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