Patagonian Sierra-Finch
Phrygilus patagonicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusPhrygilus (Hooded Sierra-Finches)
- SpeciesPhrygilus patagonicus (Patagonian Sierra-Finch)
About the Patagonian Sierra-Finch
The Patagonian sierra finch (Phrygilus patagonicus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Argentina and Chile. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and temperate grassland.
Its diet consists mainly of seeds, flower parts, nectar, fruit, and insects, but it has also been seen to forage on human refuse. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Patagonian Sierra-Finch in Tierra del Fuego 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 | Tierra del Fuego National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 3 | Nahuel Huapi National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Torres del Paine National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Patagonian Sierra-Finch in Tierra del Fuego National Park?
About 90% of wildlife watchers report a Patagonian Sierra-Finch sighting in Tierra del Fuego National Park, based on 1,741 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Patagonian Sierra-Finch in Tierra del Fuego National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Patagonian Sierra-Finch in Tierra del Fuego National Park in our monthly data.