Black-hooded Sierra Finch
A species of Typical Sierra-finches Scientific name : Phrygilus atriceps Genus : Typical Sierra-finches
Black-hooded Sierra Finch, A species of Typical Sierra-finches
Botanical name: Phrygilus atriceps
Genus: Typical Sierra-finches
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Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Description
The black-hooded sierra finch (Phrygilus atriceps) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. 
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
The black-hooded Sierra Finch primarily feeds on seeds and invertebrates, but also scavenges food scraps in villages. They forage on the ground, typically in pairs or with other species, and exhibit solitary feeding outside the breeding season.
Habitat
The black-hooded Sierra Finch typically inhabits open highland scrub and shrubby regions, including areas where cacti are prevalent. These birds are also found at the edges of grasslands, near natural spongy vegetation wetlands known as 'bofedales', and in open Polylepis woodlands. They show a preference for sloped terrains over flat ones and are frequently seen in highland villages where they have adapted to living alongside humans.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Typical Sierra-finches Species
Black-hooded Sierra Finch 
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