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Molecular-genetic studies indicate that genus belongs in tanager family (Thraupidae). May form a superspecies with Peruvian Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus punensis), 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. Has been considered conspecific with Grey-hooded Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus gayi), but the two rarely hybridize in area of north-central Chile (between Atacama and Coquimbo) where they are sympatric (only one hybrid specimen known, from Guatí­n, in Antofagasta). Geographical variation minimal. Individuals from central Bolivia south to north-western Argentina slightly longer-billed than others, but difference likely clinal variation, also males from north-western Bolivian Altiplano (Sajama) said to be particularly black-winged.


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BirdLife International For more information about the Black-hooded Sierra-Finch see... BirdLife International Species Factsheet. Articles about the Black-hooded Sierra-Finch If you would like to read any articles about the Black-hooded Sierra-Finch... Show Articles (0) No Pictures of Black-hooded Sierra-Finch If Birdpedia has no pictures of Black-hooded Sierra-Finch or you would like to see more, then try the following...       From BING (10) No Videos of Black-hooded Sierra-Finch If Birdpedia has no videos of Black-hooded Sierra-Finch or you would like to see more, then try the following..       From BING (0) Where can I observe this species? Select an area (or leave blank) to see locations where this species has been recorded. Area   CHILE OCEAN   All    Optional: Complete the following if you wish to restrict the reserve to within a given distance of a location. Please enter the Latitude and Longitiude of a given location together with the maximum distance (km) to display a list of reserves within that distance. You must enter a Latitude, a Longitude and a distance greater than 0.   Latitude: (Decimal degrees takes precedence) Deg Min Sec     Decimal degrees (Include compass setting or value)          N S or   GPS help Longitude: (Decimal degrees takes precedence) Deg Min Sec     Decimal degrees (Include compass setting or value)          E W or   Find GPS using Google Maps Distance Bearing     N NE E SE S SW W NW Get Sample GPS readings On What Field Trips was this species observed? Select an area (or leave blank), and a date range, to see field trips on which this species has been recorded. Area   CHILE OCEAN   All    From To     Optional: Complete the following if you wish to restrict the reserve to within a given distance of a location. Please enter the Latitude and Longitiude of a given location together with the maximum distance (km) to display a list of reserves within that distance. You must enter a Latitude, a Longitude and a distance greater than 0.   Latitude: (Decimal degrees takes precedence) Deg Min Sec     Decimal degrees (Include compass setting or value)          N S or   GPS help Longitude: (Decimal degrees takes precedence) Deg Min Sec     Decimal degrees (Include compass setting or value)          E W or Distance Bearing     N NE E SE S SW W NW Get Sample GPS readings Latest Sightings for Black-hooded Sierra-Finch Select the Area to restrict the Sightings. Area   CHILE OCEAN   All