About the Wedge-tailed Grass-Finch
The wedge-tailed grass finch is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Colombia, Panama, and every mainland South American country except Chile.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Emberizoides herbicola |
| Species Codes | wtgfin1, WTGF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wedge-tailed Grass-Finch belong to?
The Wedge-tailed Grass-Finch (Emberizoides herbicola) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Wedge-tailed Grass-Finch?
The wedge-tailed grass finch is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Colombia, Panama, and every mainland South American country except Chile....
Where can I report a Wedge-tailed Grass-Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Wedge-tailed Grass-Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wtgfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
1,214
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