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Large-footed Finch
Pezopetes capitalis Cabanis, 1861
17–20 cmLength56 gWeight
The large-footed finch (Pezopetes capitalis) is a species of bird that despite its name is in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.
Busiest months: January and March · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: January and March · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama
Large-footed Finch has been recorded at 16 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Paraiso Quetzal Lodge - Km 70Costa Rica3,622 records
- Savegre Valley – Miriam's RestaurantCosta Rica2,867 records
- Savegre HotelCosta Rica1,198 records
More places
- San Gerardo de DotaCosta Rica729 records
- Savegre Mt. Lodge – primary forest trails above lodgeCosta Rica654 records
- La Paz Waterfall GardensCosta Rica32 records
- Finca LéridaPanama10 records
- Humedal Lagunas de VolcánPanama9 records
- Mount Totumas Cloud Forest ReservePanama3 records
- Pipeline TrailPanama2 records
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 large-footed finch (Pezopetes capitalis) is a species of bird that despite its name is in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.
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Questions
How big is the Large-footed Finch?
The Large-footed Finch is about 17–20 cm long and weighs around 56 g.
Where does the Large-footed Finch live?
Its breeding range: Middle America: Costa Rica and Panama. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica and Panama.
When is the best time to see the Large-footed Finch?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Large-footed Finch endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Large-footed Finch as Least Concern.
What does the Large-footed Finch eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Large-footed Finch in?
It belongs to the family New World Sparrows (Passerellidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 17–20 cm
- Weight
- 56 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 90 mm
- Tail
- 85 mm
- Bill
- 17 mm
- Tarsus
- 33 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America: Costa Rica and Panama
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- New World Sparrows Passerellidae
- Genus
- Pezopetes
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