Band-tailed Sierra Finch
Band-tailed Sierra Finch
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The Band-tailed Sierra Finch is a distinctive species of the high Andes, known for the prominent white band on its tail. It inhabits puna grasslands and rocky, shrubby slopes.
Where to spot
High Andes from southern Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile/Argentina, primarily in puna and paramo grasslands, shrubby areas, and rocky slopes, from 2,500 to 4,800 meters.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground in open areas or perched on rocks. Observe its tail in flight to confirm the white band. Its song is also a good clue for location.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best seen during daylight hours when foraging, especially active in the mornings.
Where to spot
High Andes from southern Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile/Argentina, primarily in puna and paramo grasslands, shrubby areas, and rocky slopes, from 2,500 to 4,800 meters.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground in open areas or perched on rocks. Observe its tail in flight to confirm the white band. Its song is also a good clue for location.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best seen during daylight hours when foraging, especially active in the mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The conspicuous white band on its tail is most noticeable in flight, serving as a key identification feature and potentially a signal during display flights in its open habitat.
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