Blue Finch
A species of Blue Finch Scientific name : Porphyrospiza caerulescens Genus : Blue Finch
Blue Finch, A species of Blue Finch
Botanical name: Porphyrospiza caerulescens
Genus: Blue Finch
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Description
The blue finch or yellow-billed blue finch (Porphyrospiza caerulescens) is a species of small bird. Although it was long classified in the bunting family Emberizidae, or the cardinal family Cardinalidae, more recent molecular studies have shown it fits comfortably in the Thraupini tribe within the family Thraupidae. It is found in Brazil and northeastern Bolivia, where its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Blue Finch Species
Blue Finch