About the White-bridled Finch
The white-bridled finch, also known as the canary-winged finch or black-throated finch, is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Melanodera together with the yellow-bridled finch. Formerly placed in the family Emberizidae, it is now considered a tanager. It is found in grassland in southernmost South America. There are two subspecies: M. m. melanodera in the Falkland Islands and M. m. princetoniana in southern Argentina and Chile.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Melanodera melanodera |
| Species Codes | cawfin1, WBFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-bridled Finch belong to?
The White-bridled Finch (Melanodera melanodera) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-bridled Finch?
The white-bridled finch, also known as the canary-winged finch or black-throated finch, is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Melanodera together with the yellow-bridled finch. Formerly placed in the family Emberizidae, it is now considered a tanager. It is found in grassland in southernm...
Where can I report a White-bridled Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of White-bridled Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cawfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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