Paria Brushfinch
Arremon phygas
Paria Brushfinch (Arremon phygas) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
The Paria Brushfinch (Arremon phygas) is a member of the Passerellidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 42 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Passerellidae New World Sparrows
- Genus Arremon
- Species phygas
Quick facts
- Weight
- 42 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Passerellidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Paria Brushfinch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Paria Brushfinch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Paria Brushfinch (Arremon phygas) belongs to the Passerellidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA Cordillera de la Costa Oriental, ne Venezuela.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 42 g, with a wing length of about 8.1 cm and a tail of around 8.6 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 8,219 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Paria Brushfinch?
The Paria Brushfinch is a small bird that weighs around 42 g.
Where does the Paria Brushfinch live?
The Paria Brushfinch is found across South America with a range covering SA Cordillera de la Costa Oriental, ne Venezuela, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Paria Brushfinch belong to?
The Paria Brushfinch (Arremon phygas) belongs to the Passerellidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Paria Brushfinch eat?
The Paria Brushfinch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Paria Brushfinch migrate?
The Paria Brushfinch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Paria Brushfinch endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Paria Brushfinch make?
1 real field recording of the Paria Brushfinch — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Paria Brushfinch's range?
The Paria Brushfinch has a mapped global range of about 8,219 km².
Conservation
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