Plain-tailed Warbling Finch
A species of Typical Warbling-finches and Allies Scientific name : Microspingus alticola Genus : Typical Warbling-finches and Allies
Plain-tailed Warbling Finch, A species of Typical Warbling-finches and Allies
Botanical name: Microspingus alticola
Genus: Typical Warbling-finches and Allies
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Description General Info
Photo By Lars Petersson Description
The plain-tailed warbling finch (Microspingus alticola) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Habitat
The habitat of plain-tailed Warbling Finch comprises primarily of humid montane shrublands interspersed with particular vegetative species such as Gynoxys, as well as woods where Polylepis and Gynoxys coexist. It is also known to inhabit areas predominated by Alnus trees, where Gynoxys may also be present.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Species
Plain-tailed Warbling Finch