Slaty Finch
A species of Finch Scientific name : Haplospiza rustica Genus : Finch
Slaty Finch, A species of Finch
Botanical name: Haplospiza rustica
Genus: Finch
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Description
The slaty finch (Haplospiza rustica) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (formerly in Emberizidae). It is found in Central America and the northern Andes. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Slaty Finch primarily consumes seeds as a granivore, foraging on the ground or in vegetation. Unique dietary adaptations allow efficient seed extraction, indicative of specialized feeding behavior.
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, heavily degraded former forest
Dite type
Granivorous
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Photo By Lars Petersson