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Peruvian Sierra Finch

Peruvian Sierra Finch

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The Puna Sierra Finch is a high-altitude species, characterized by its gray head, brown back, and yellowish underparts, with a finch-like bill.
Where to spot
High-altitude puna grassland and rocky slopes of the Andes in Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile.
How to spot
Look for it on the ground or on low perches in open, treeless areas. Its overall gray and brown tones with yellowish underparts are distinguishing features.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the day, foraging on the ground.
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File:Phrygilus punensis - Tiago Lubiana - 450055784.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phrygilus punensis -near Cusco, Peru-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phrygilus punensis near Tupiza, Bolivia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phrygilus punensis near Tupiza, Bolivia2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phrygilus punensis near Tupiza, Bolivia3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phrygilus punensis near Tupiza, Bolivia4.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phrygilus punensis near Tupiza, Bolivia5.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phrygilus punensis near Tupiza, Bolivia6.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its name refers to the "puna" grassland, the high-altitude Andean ecosystem where it primarily lives, adapting to harsh, open environments.
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