Patagonian sierra finch
The Patagonian sierra finch (Phrygilus patagonicus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Argentina and Chile.
Patagonian sierra finch | |
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In Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Clade: | Dinosauria |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Thraupidae |
Genus: | Phrygilus |
Species: | P. patagonicus |
Binomial name | |
Phrygilus patagonicus Lowe, 1923 | |
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Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and temperate grassland.
Its diet consists mainly of seeds, flower parts, nectar, fruit, and insects,[2] but it has also been seen to forage on human refuse.[3]
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Phrygilus patagonicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22723075A94802458. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22723075A94802458.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- Egli, G., & J. Aguirre, C. 2000. Aves de Santiago. UNORCH, Santiago, Chile.
- Crawshay, R. 1907. The birds of Tierra del Fuego. Bernard Quaritch, London, UK.
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