Serra Finch (Embernagra longicauda)
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Serra Finch

Embernagra longicauda Strickland, 1844

22 cmLength42 gWeight

The serra finch or pale-throated Pampa-finch (Embernagra longicauda) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Busiest months: February and October · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February and October · Most records: Brazil

Serra Finch has been recorded at 4 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Botumirim – Reserva Natural Rolinha-do-planaltoBrazil482 records
  2. Santuário do Caraça – apenas para listas históricasBrazil169 records
  3. PN Serra da CanastraBrazil3 records
More places
  1. PE da Lapa GrandeBrazil1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

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 serra finch or pale-throated Pampa-finch (Embernagra longicauda) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Serra Finch?

The Serra Finch is about 22 cm long and weighs around 42 g.

Where does the Serra Finch live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Serra Finch?

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

Is the Serra Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Serra Finch as Least Concern.

What does the Serra Finch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Serra Finch in?

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

At a glance

Length
22 cm
Weight
42 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
80 mm
Tail
94 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

South America: eastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Embernagra

Other birds in the genus Embernagra

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Serra Finch

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