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Pampa Finch
Embernagra platensis (Gmelin, JF, 1789)
20–23 cmLength46 gWeight
The Pampa finch (Embernagra platensis), also known as the great Pampa-finch, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.
Busiest months: October · Most records: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay
Where and when it's recorded
Pampa Finch has been recorded at 161 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurArgentina804 records
- Reserva Natural Municipal Punta RasaArgentina723 records
- Reserva Natural Playa PeninoUruguay680 records
More places
- Ceibas – camino Cuatro HermanasArgentina608 records
- (IBA) Esteros del Arroyo Maldonado – ÁreaUruguay532 records
- CeibasArgentina516 records
- Punta IndioArgentina466 records
- Parque del BicentenarioArgentina464 records
- PN Iberá – Portal Laguna IberáArgentina453 records
- Piletones de El ParamilloArgentina438 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 Pampa finch (Embernagra platensis), also known as the great Pampa-finch, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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Questions
How big is the Pampa Finch?
The Pampa Finch is about 20–23 cm long and weighs around 46 g.
Where does the Pampa Finch live?
Its breeding range: South America: southeastern, south-central. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
When is the best time to see the Pampa Finch?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Pampa Finch endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Pampa Finch as Least Concern.
What does the Pampa Finch eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Pampa Finch in?
It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 20–23 cm
- Weight
- 46 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 90 mm
- Tail
- 92 mm
- Bill
- 18 mm
- Tarsus
- 31 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southeastern, south-central
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
- Genus
- Embernagra
Other birds in the genus Embernagra
Serra FinchEmbernagra longicauda
PlushcapCatamblyrhynchus diadema
Coal-crested FinchCharitospiza eucosma
Brown TanagerOrchesticus abeillei
Yellow-shouldered GrosbeakParkerthraustes humeralis
Hooded TanagerNemosia pileata
Cherry-throated TanagerNemosia rourei
Blue-backed TanagerCyanicterus cyanicterus
White-capped TanagerSericossypha albocristata
Scarlet-throated TanagerCompsothraupis loricata
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