Plain-tailed Warbling-Finch
Microspingus alticola
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusMicrospingus (Lesser Warbling-Finches)
- SpeciesMicrospingus alticola (Plain-tailed Warbling-Finch)
About the Plain-tailed Warbling-Finch
The plain-tailed warbling finch (Microspingus alticola) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The plain-tailed warbling finch was described in 1895 by English ornithologist Osbert Salvin from a specimen collected by Oscar Theodor Baron near the town of Huamachuco in La Libertad, Peru. He originally described it in the genus Poospiza, but it was later moved to Microspingus. It is monotypic.
The plain-tailed warbling finch is a small bird weighing 24-28g. It has a grey back, wings, and tail, a white breast and belly with tawny flanks and undertail covert, a rufous malar stripe, a white moustache and supercilium, variably yellow lores, and a black cheek and crown with a slaty cap. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Plain-tailed Warbling-Finch in Huascarán 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 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Plain-tailed Warbling-Finch in Huascarán National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Plain-tailed Warbling-Finch sighting in Huascarán National Park, based on 70 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Plain-tailed Warbling-Finch in Huascarán National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Plain-tailed Warbling-Finch in Huascarán National Park in our monthly data.