About the Crimson-breasted Finch
The crimson-breasted finch, is a species of small finch-like bird native to woodland and scrub of western Ecuador and adjacent north-western Peru. It is the only member of the genus Rhodospingus. It has traditionally been placed in the family Emberizidae, but molecular phylogenetic studies have shown that it belongs to the tanager family Thraupidae. It is strongly sexually dichromatic, with males being blackish above and rich orange-red below and on the crown, while females are overall dull greyish-buff.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Rhodospingus cruentus |
| Species Codes | crbfin1, CBFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson-breasted Finch belong to?
The Crimson-breasted Finch (Rhodospingus cruentus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Crimson-breasted Finch?
The crimson-breasted finch, is a species of small finch-like bird native to woodland and scrub of western Ecuador and adjacent north-western Peru. It is the only member of the genus Rhodospingus. It has traditionally been placed in the family Emberizidae, but molecular phylogenetic studies have show...
Where can I report a Crimson-breasted Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson-breasted Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crbfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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