About the Tucuman Mountain Finch
The Tucumán mountain finch is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to shrubby woodland in the Andes of north-western Argentina, but it is possible its distribution extends marginally into adjacent Bolivia. Together with the closely related Cochabamba mountain finch, it is placed in the genus Poospiza. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Poospiza baeri |
| Species Codes | tumfin1, TUMF, TMFI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tucuman Mountain Finch belong to?
The Tucuman Mountain Finch (Poospiza baeri) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Tucuman Mountain Finch?
The Tucuman Mountain Finch is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Tucuman Mountain Finch?
The Tucumán mountain finch is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to shrubby woodland in the Andes of north-western Argentina, but it is possible its distribution extends marginally into adjacent Bolivia. Together with the closely related Cochabamba mountain finch, it is placed...
Where can I report a Tucuman Mountain Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Tucuman Mountain Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tumfin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tanagers and Allies 389 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Tucuman Mountain Finch?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!