Peruvian Sierra-Finch

The Peruvian Sierra-finch is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.

The Peruvian Sierra-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 Peruvian Sierra-finch (Phrygilus punensis) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Phrygilus punensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. Stub icon This article about a tanager is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. More

* Peruvian Sierra-finch, Phrygilus punensis * Grey-hooded Sierra-finch, Phrygilus gayi * Patagonian Sierra-finch, Phrygilus patagonicus Group 2 - Upperparts mostly grey, underparts white. Sexes similar. Related to a clade containing both the "hooded" group and Sicalis olivascens * Red-backed Sierra-finch, Phrygilus dorsalis * White-throated Sierra-finch, Phrygilus erythronotus Group 3 - male plumage grey or dull brown, females streaky. More

Peruvian Sierra-finch Phrygilus punensis IUCN Red List history Year Category 2009 Least Concern 2008 Least Concern 2004 Least Concern 2000 Lower Risk/Least Concern 1994 Lower Risk/Least Concern 1988 Lower Risk/Least Concern Range Estimate More

Peruvian Sierra-finch Phrygilus punensis 2009 IUCN Red List Category (as evaluated by BirdLife International - the official Red List Authority for birds for IUCN): Least Concern Justification This species has a very large range, and hence does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the range size criterion (Extent of Occurrence 30% decline over ten years or three generations). More

Peruvian Sierra-Finch in Peru = All photographs copyright Paul Gale Finches Birds in Peru GalleryOfBirds Home More

Peruvian Sierra-Finch Phrygilus punensis = Junin, Peru - Aug, 2008 More

Peruvian Sierra-Finch Phrygilus punensis = Described by: Ridgway (1887) Alternate common name(s): Peruvian Sierra-finch, Peruvian Hooded Sierra-finch Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Junin, Peru - Aug, 2008 More

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