Peruvian Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus punensis)

Other Names (World)
Peruvian Sierra-Finch, Peruvian Hooded Sierra-finch, Peruvian Sierra Finch

Family
Thraupidae (Tanagers)

Size
15.50 - 16 cm

First Described (Guide)
Ridgway, 1887

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical high altitude shrubland and rocky areas. Also, pastureland, arable land. From 2,000 - 4,000 m, occasionally up to 4,300 m.

Range (Guide)

Bolivia, Peru.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Peruvian Sierra Finch (Phrygilus punensis) [XC227767]
by id from Llanganuco lake area, Ancash, Peru (call)

Subspecies
Molecular-genetic studies indicate that genus belongs in tanager family (Thraupidae). May form a superspecies with Black-hooded Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus atriceps), Grey-hooded Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus gayi) and Patagonian Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus patagonicus) (the "hooded" group), and molecular data suggest that this group may be closely related to Sicalis. Sometimes considered conspecific with Patagonian Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus patagonicus), which it resembles in appearance, but may be more closely related to Black-hooded Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus atriceps).

The following 2 subspecies are recognised:

chloronotus von Berlepsch & Stolzmann, 1896 - Northern and central Peru (from Cajamarca south to Cuzco).
punensis Ridgway, 1887 - Southern Peru (Puno) and north-western Bolivia (La Paz).

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Peruvian Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus punensis) - 10 files

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