Many-colored Chaco Finch
Saltatricula multicolor
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusSaltatricula (Chaco Finch and Black-throated Saltator)
- SpeciesSaltatricula multicolor (Many-colored Chaco Finch)
About the Many-colored Chaco Finch
The many-colored Chaco finch (Saltatricula multicolor) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, and as a vagrant in Brazil. The many-colored Chaco finch was formally described by Hermann Burmeister in 1860 with the binomial Saltator multicolor. A year later Burmeister erected the genus Saltatricula with multicolor as the type species. The genus spent time in the family Emberizidae before being moved to its present family Thraupidae in the early 2000s.
The many-colored Chaco finch's taxonomy is not settled as of August 2026. Most taxonomic systems retain it in Saltatricula. However, BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) moved it from that genus back to Saltator in 2016.
All of the systems agree that the species is monotypic. The many-colored Chaco finch is 17 cm (6.7 in) to 18 cm (7.1 in) long. It weighs 20 to 25 g (0.71 to 0.88 oz). The sexes have essentially the same plumage though females are generally slightly duller than males and have a paler face. Adult males have a black face from the lores to the eye and down the cheek... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Many-colored Chaco Finch in Amboró National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Many-colored Chaco Finch in Amboró National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Many-colored Chaco Finch sighting in Amboró National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Many-colored Chaco Finch in Amboró National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Many-colored Chaco Finch in Amboró National Park in our monthly data.