Black-crested Finch
A species of Black-crested and Grey-crested Finches Scientific name : Lophospingus pusillus Genus : Black-crested and Grey-crested Finches
Black-crested Finch, A species of Black-crested and Grey-crested Finches
Botanical name: Lophospingus pusillus
Genus: Black-crested and Grey-crested Finches
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Description
The adult black-crested finch is about 14 cm (5.5 in) in length. It has a yellowish-pink beak and a distinctive spiky black crest. The male has a black head and black throat, and a broad white superciliary stripe. The cheek area is also white. The upper parts of the body, the wings and tail are grey, apart from the white tips to the wing-coverts and the large white areas at the corners of the tail which are particularly obvious in flight. The underparts are largely pale grey. The female is a little more drab, the crest is retained but the head pattern is less distinct, and the back and wings are tinged with brown. 
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Black-crested Finch primarily consumes seeds and arthropods. These birds typically forage on the ground, either in pairs or small flocks, utilizing a straightforward method of gathering food.
Habitat
The black-crested Finch typically inhabits open chaco woodlands and edges of forests. Its preferred environments include grassy pastures and areas alongside roads that are adjacent to woodlands. The species is found across broader South American dry scrub and woodland regions.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The black-crested finch is found in a large swathe of land in South America. Its range extends from southern Bolivia, through western Paraguay to northern Argentina. It is usually found in open woodland and chaco scrubland, at altitudes of up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft). It has been introduced into Uruguay.
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