Short-tailed Finch

It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.

The Short-tailed Finch is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Short-tailed Finch (Idiopsar brachyurus) is a species of bird traditionally placed in the Emberizidae family, but it appears to be related to the sierra-finches Phrygilus of the tanager family Thraupidae and it may eventually join them there. It is the only member of its genus, Idiopsar. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Idiopsar brachyurus. More

The Short-tailed Finch is a large bodied, and large-billed uniform grey finch whose body structure closely resembles that of the Phrygilus sierra-finches. Despite its vernacular name, the species does not appear ‘short-tailed’ and tail length is not an obvious field characteristic. Monotypic, the Short-tailed Finch is currently classified amongst the Embezeridae and thought to be more closely related to the Phrygilus sierra-finches. The species has a highly localised and patchy high-Andean distribution from southern Peru through until north-west Argentina. More

Second, the Short-tailed Finch is in need of a comprehensive systematic study to help determine its taxonomic relationships within the family Embezeridae. Collection of specimens, particularly from known localities in Peru, would also go some way in identifying any patterns of geographical variation, or age-related patterns in plumage characteristics throughout its range and greatly add to our knowledge of Andean biogeography. More

For the purposes of our bird news services, Short-tailed Finch is classed as Ungraded: species which are unlikely to appear as wild birds in Britain or Ireland hide section Most recent photos of Short-tailed Finch (3) Valle de Choquetanga near La Paz, Bolivia Valle de Choquetanga near La Paz, Bolivia25/11/2007 Valle de Choquetanga near La Paz, Bolivia 25/11/2007 Valle de Choquetanga near La Paz, Bolivia Valle de Choquetanga near La Paz, Bolivia25/11/2007 Valle de Choquetanga near La Paz, More

Short-tailed Finch, Tucuman Mountain Finch, Rufous-sided Warbling Finch, Bright-rumped Yellow Finch, Puna Yellow Finch, Greater Yellow Finch, Plain-colored Seedeater, Band-tailed Seedeater, Yellow-rumped Siskin and Black Siskin. Birding the Puna The Puna is an extended region formed as a big high plateau which is shared with Chile and Bolivia. Located in the west side of Salta, its altitudes ranges between 3400 and 3800 meters, including some slopes at 4400 meters, only surmounted in global records by Tibetan plateau. More