Black-and-rufous Warbling Finch
A species of Typical Warbling-finches and Allies Scientific name : Poospiza nigrorufa Genus : Typical Warbling-finches and Allies
Black-and-rufous Warbling Finch, A species of Typical Warbling-finches and Allies
Botanical name: Poospiza nigrorufa
Genus: Typical Warbling-finches and Allies
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Description
The black-and-rufous warbling finch (Poospiza nigrorufa) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, swamps, and heavily degraded former forest. This species was formerly considered conspecific with the black-and-chestnut warbling finch (Poospiza whitii). The taxa were split based on molecular genetic and phenotypic data. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Black-and-rufous Warbling Finch primarily consumes food found near the ground, often foraging in pairs. The diet details are not well-documented but include ground-based items.
Habitat
The habitat of black-and-rufous Warbling Finch encompasses shrubby areas and woodlands, notably those with hackberry trees within grassy plains. It is also found in bushy regions adjacent to marshlands with abundant reeds and bulrushes, as well as thickets of tall grasses near forests or shrublands. Additionally, black-and-rufous Warbling Finch occupies suburban gardens and areas.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Species
Black-and-rufous Warbling Finch 
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