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Least Concern

Patagonian Sierra Finch

Phrygilus patagonicus

Patagonian Sierra Finch (Phrygilus patagonicus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.

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The Patagonian Sierra Finch (Phrygilus patagonicus) is a member of the Thraupidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 22.6 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.

LC Least Concern

Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Thraupidae Tanagers & Allies
  4. Genus Phrygilus
  5. Species patagonicus

Where it lives

Chile and Argentina

Quick facts

Weight
22.6 g
Family
Thraupidae
Habitat
Woodland

How to identify

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Patagonian Sierra Finch is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.

Behaviour

A bird of semi-open forest, it forages mainly on the ground.

Migration

The Patagonian Sierra Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Patagonian Sierra Finch (Phrygilus patagonicus) belongs to the Thraupidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA Chile and Argentina.

It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 22.6 g, with a wing length of about 7.4 cm and a tail of around 5.9 cm.

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 537,000 km².

Songs & calls

Patagonian Sierra Finch — Song

Recorded by Marc Anderson Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Patagonian Sierra Finch?

The Patagonian Sierra Finch is a small bird that weighs around 22.6 g.

Where does the Patagonian Sierra Finch live?

The Patagonian Sierra Finch is found across South America with a range covering SA Chile and Argentina, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Patagonian Sierra Finch belong to?

The Patagonian Sierra Finch (Phrygilus patagonicus) belongs to the Thraupidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

What does the Patagonian Sierra Finch eat?

The Patagonian Sierra Finch is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.

Does the Patagonian Sierra Finch migrate?

The Patagonian Sierra Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Patagonian Sierra Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

What sound does the Patagonian Sierra Finch make?

1 real field recording of the Patagonian Sierra Finch — 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 Patagonian Sierra Finch's range?

The Patagonian Sierra Finch has a mapped global range of about 537,000 km².

Conservation

Least Concern

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