About the Boulder Finch
The boulder finch or short-tailed finch is a species of bird previously placed in the family Emberizidae, but it appears to be related to the sierra finches Phrygilus of the tanager family Thraupidae and is now placed there.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Idiopsar brachyurus |
| Species Codes | shtfin1, BOFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Boulder Finch belong to?
The Boulder Finch (Idiopsar brachyurus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Boulder Finch?
The boulder finch or short-tailed finch is a species of bird previously placed in the family Emberizidae, but it appears to be related to the sierra finches Phrygilus of the tanager family Thraupidae and is now placed there....
Where can I report a Boulder Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Boulder Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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