
Diuca Finch
A species of Finch, Also known as Diuca Scientific name : Diuca diuca Genus : Finch
Diuca Finch, A species of Finch
Also known as:
Diuca
Botanical name: Diuca diuca
Genus: Finch
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Description

The common diuca finch (Diuca diuca) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Diuca. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest.

Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
Diuca Finch, or diuca Finch, primarily resides in arid lowland and montane scrub habitats. These birds are well-adapted to a variety of shrubby environments, often venturing into cultivated gardens, farmlands, and matorral shrublands. They are also commonly found in areas such as forest edges and desert scrub. Their presence on agricultural land may be an adaptive behavior for reducing nest predation prevalent in denser vegetation.
Dite type
Granivorous


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Species Status
Not globally threatened.

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