The Great Inca-finch is a striking tanager known for its bold facial pattern and robust build. It is endemic to the dry inter-Andean valleys of Peru, often favoring rocky, shrubby slopes.
Where to spot
Endemic to the dry valleys and shrubby slopes of the central Peruvian Andes, typically at elevations from 1,800 to 3,500 meters.
How to spot
Scan rocky, brushy areas and terraces, especially where cacti and thorny bushes are present. Its distinctive facial pattern, including a black mask and white supercilium, helps greatly with identification.
When to spot
Year-round within its restricted range. Activity is highest in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to the dry valleys and shrubby slopes of the central Peruvian Andes, typically at elevations from 1,800 to 3,500 meters.
How to spot
Scan rocky, brushy areas and terraces, especially where cacti and thorny bushes are present. Its distinctive facial pattern, including a black mask and white supercilium, helps greatly with identification.
When to spot
Year-round within its restricted range. Activity is highest in the early morning and late afternoon.
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Its scientific genus name 'Incaspiza' directly refers to the Inca Empire, highlighting its endemic distribution within the historical Inca heartland of the Andes.
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