Peruvian Sierra Finch (Phrygilus punensis)
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Peruvian Sierra Finch

Phrygilus punensis Ridgway, 1887

37 gWeight

The Peruvian sierra finch (Phrygilus punensis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Peru, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Peruvian Sierra Finch has been recorded at 19 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sitio Arqueológico TambomachayPeru592 records
  2. Humedal Lucre-HuacarpayPeru557 records
  3. Lago PiurayPeru345 records
More places
  1. ACP Abra Málaga Thastayoc Royal CinclodesPeru240 records
  2. La CumbreBolivia81 records
  3. Santuario de Colibríes – Ensifera CampPeru73 records
  4. Cerro TunariBolivia7 records
  5. CoroicoBolivia7 records
  6. Santuario Historico Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Ruinas (Valqui B3.2)Peru7 records
  7. Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological StationPeru6 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruBolivia

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 Peruvian sierra finch (Phrygilus punensis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.

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Questions

How big is the Peruvian Sierra Finch?

The Peruvian Sierra Finch weighs around 37 g.

Where does the Peruvian Sierra Finch live?

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

When is the best time to see the Peruvian Sierra Finch?

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

Is the Peruvian Sierra Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Peruvian Sierra Finch as Least Concern.

What does the Peruvian Sierra Finch eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Peruvian Sierra Finch in?

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

At a glance

Weight
37 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
97 mm
Tail
65 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

South America: Peru and Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Phrygilus

Other birds in the genus Phrygilus

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Peruvian Sierra Finch

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