Coal-crested Finch
Coal-crested Finch
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The Coal-crested Finch is a small, unique finch with a distinctive black crest, endemic to the dry cerrado grasslands of Brazil.
Where to spot
Endemic to the dry cerrado grasslands and open woodlands of central Brazil, generally below 1,000 meters.
How to spot
Look for its small size and unique coal-black crest. It often forages on the ground, sometimes in leaf litter. This species can be quite elusive, so patience and listening for its calls are essential.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the breeding season when males are more vocal.
Where to spot
Endemic to the dry cerrado grasslands and open woodlands of central Brazil, generally below 1,000 meters.
How to spot
Look for its small size and unique coal-black crest. It often forages on the ground, sometimes in leaf litter. This species can be quite elusive, so patience and listening for its calls are essential.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the breeding season when males are more vocal.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species has a curious, wispy black crest that gives it a unique appearance, and it is considered vulnerable due to significant habitat loss in the Cerrado biome.
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