Great Pampa-finch
A species of Pampa Finches Scientific name : Embernagra platensis Genus : Pampa Finches
Great Pampa-finch, A species of Pampa Finches
Botanical name: Embernagra platensis
Genus: Pampa Finches
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Description General Info
Description
The Pampa finch (Embernagra platensis), also known as the great Pampa-finch, is a species of bird. It was traditionally placed in the family Emberizidae but molecular phylogenetic studies have shown that it is a member of the tanager family Thraupidae. 
Size
23 cm
Feeding Habits
Great Pampa-finch primarily feasts on seeds and arthropods, the latter being crucial during breeding. Forages on the ground and may follow army ants. Often feeds in pairs or family groups.
Habitat
Great Pampa-finch are typically found in open and semi-open landscapes, including subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and temperate grasslands. It inhabits moist areas with a mix of grass and scattered shrubs - more prevalent at the edges of marshes and seasonally wet or flooded lowland grasslands. In the western and northern parts of its range, great Pampa-finch may prefer habitats with a heavier shrub component and less proximity to wetlands, although grass is still a significant element of its environment. It can be found from sea level up to elevations of 2500 meters, sometimes even adapting to cultivated lands. When sharing territory with closely related species, great Pampa-finch tends to favor more humid areas and lower elevations.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and swamps.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Pampa Finches Species
Great Pampa-finch 
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