The White-bridled Finch is a distinctive finch-like bird. Males have a gray head with a black throat and a thin white line forming a "bridle" over the eye and around the bill. Females are duller.
Where to spot
Open grasslands, coastal dunes, and steppe habitats in southern Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground, often in small flocks. The male's distinctive facial pattern is the best identification clue.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during the day.
Where to spot
Open grasslands, coastal dunes, and steppe habitats in southern Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground, often in small flocks. The male's distinctive facial pattern is the best identification clue.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The white "bridle" across its face is a unique and very clear identifying feature, setting it apart from other finches in its range.
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