Black-masked Finch
A species of Black-masked Finches Scientific name : Coryphaspiza melanotis Genus : Black-masked Finches
Black-masked Finch, A species of Black-masked Finches
Botanical name: Coryphaspiza melanotis
Genus: Black-masked Finches
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The black-masked finch (Coryphaspiza melanotis) is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Coryphaspiza. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Black-masked Finch primarily forages on the ground under tall grasses or in open areas at grassland edges. Its diet specifics are undocumented; however, it feeds alone or in pairs, potentially forming larger flocks after breeding.
Habitat
The black-masked Finch typically resides in areas with tall-grass habitats that include sparse low shrubs. They favor open grasslands and are seldom found in regions where the density of shrubs is high. Characteristically, black-masked Finch inhabitat the peripheries of seasonally inundated grasslands and are also found in territories with lofty tussock grasses interspersed with scrubby vegetation. Their selected environments also feature campos with native tussocky grasses peppered with patches of bare earth, interspersed bushes, and occasional yata'i palm clusters.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Black-masked Finches Species
Black-masked Finch 
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