Chestnut-breasted Mountain Finch
A species of Typical Warbling-finches and Allies Scientific name : Poospizopsis caesar Genus : Typical Warbling-finches and Allies
Chestnut-breasted Mountain Finch, A species of Typical Warbling-finches and Allies
Botanical name: Poospizopsis caesar
Genus: Typical Warbling-finches and Allies
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Description
The chestnut-breasted mountain finch (Poospizopsis caesar) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Habitat
The habitat of chestnut-breasted Mountain Finch comprises semihumid montane scrub, typically featuring a mosaic of undergrowth, clumps of small trees or woodlands, and interspersed patches of cultivated land. This species also resides in drier environments where shrubs coexist with columnar cacti and agricultural hedgerows, within broader montane regions.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Chestnut-breasted Mountain Finch