Black-hooded Sierra Finch
Black-hooded Sierra Finch
100
-
Points:
100
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Black-hooded Sierra Finch is a striking high-Andean species. Males have a bright yellow body with a distinctive black hood over the head and face. Females are duller.
Where to spot
High-altitude puna grassland, open slopes, and agricultural areas of the Andes, from southern Peru south through Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground or in low vegetation in open, high-altitude environments. The male's black hood and yellow body are unmistakable.
When to spot
Year-round resident, though some altitudinal movements may occur seasonally. Best observed during the day.
Where to spot
High-altitude puna grassland, open slopes, and agricultural areas of the Andes, from southern Peru south through Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground or in low vegetation in open, high-altitude environments. The male's black hood and yellow body are unmistakable.
When to spot
Year-round resident, though some altitudinal movements may occur seasonally. Best observed during the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is one of several "sierra finches" found in the high Andes, characterized by their finch-like bills and often ground-foraging habits.
Loading...
Spotted
No recently spotted birds
Monthly observations
No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet
Also interesting
Share this page
Or share directly on
