Cinereous Finch
A species of Cinereous Finch Scientific name : Piezorina cinerea Genus : Cinereous Finch
Cinereous Finch, A species of Cinereous Finch
Botanical name: Piezorina cinerea
Genus: Cinereous Finch
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Description
The cinereous finch (Piezorina cinerea) is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Piezorina. It is found in arid coastal regions of northern Peru, with a single record, presumably a straying bird, from immediately adjacent Ecuador.
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Cinereous Finch forages primarily on the ground, either alone or in pairs. Specific dietary details are unknown.
Habitat
The cinereous Finch is typically found in open, arid environments characterized by sandy terrain with an assortment of short shrubs and sparse small trees. These birds inhabit regions that display these general ecological conditions.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Cinereous Finch Species
Cinereous Finch