The White-winged Diuca Finch is a striking, robust finch-like bird. Males are primarily slate-gray with a contrasting white patch on their wing-coverts. Females are duller.
Where to spot
High-altitude arid montane scrub and rocky slopes of the Andes in southern Peru, northern Chile, and southwestern Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground or perched on rocks. The slate-gray body and white wing patch are key identification features.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the day.
Where to spot
High-altitude arid montane scrub and rocky slopes of the Andes in southern Peru, northern Chile, and southwestern Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground or perched on rocks. The slate-gray body and white wing patch are key identification features.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The prominent white wing patch is a very noticeable feature, especially when the bird is perched or in flight, similar to the Common Diuca-Finch but with a different overall plumage.
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