About the Black-crested Finch
The black-crested finch is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Paraguay and northern Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is a fairly common bird with a very wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it to be a "least-concern species".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Lophospingus pusillus |
| Species Codes | blcfin1, BCFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-crested Finch belong to?
The Black-crested Finch (Lophospingus pusillus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-crested Finch?
The black-crested finch is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Paraguay and northern Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is a fairly common bird with a very wide rang...
Where can I report a Black-crested Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-crested Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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