Great Inca Finch
A species of Inca Finches Scientific name : Incaspiza pulchra Genus : Inca Finches
Great Inca Finch, A species of Inca Finches
Botanical name: Incaspiza pulchra
Genus: Inca Finches
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Photo By Dubi Shapiro Description
The great Inca finch (Incaspiza pulchra) is a species of passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It was traditionally placed in the family Emberizidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Great Inca Finch primarily consumes Melocactus cacti fruits. It forages on the ground, often seen alone or in pairs, and may gather in small groups of up to seven during the non-breeding season. While feeding, great Inca Finch characteristically keeps its tail raised.
Habitat
The great Inca Finch is typically found in arid slopes and ravines characterized by the presence of large cacti, specifically of the genus Melocactus, and ground bromeliads. These birds inhabit regions that display semi-desert to desert-like conditions with sparse vegetation, favoring these dry ecosystems.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Dubi Shapiro Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Inca Finches Species
Great Inca Finch