Little Inca Finch (Incaspiza watkinsi)
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Little Inca Finch

Incaspiza watkinsi Chapman, 1925

13 cmLength20 gWeight

The little Inca finch (Incaspiza watkinsi) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Vulnerable

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 little Inca finch (Incaspiza watkinsi) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Little Inca Finch?

The Little Inca Finch is about 13 cm long and weighs around 20 g.

Where does the Little Inca Finch live?

Its breeding range: South America: Peru.

Is the Little Inca Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Little Inca Finch as Vulnerable.

What does the Little Inca Finch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Little Inca Finch in?

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

At a glance

Length
13 cm
Weight
20 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
62 mm
Tail
47 mm
Bill
15 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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Little Inca Finch

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