Peruvian sierra finch
The Peruvian sierra finch (Phrygilus punensis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
| Peruvian sierra finch | |
|---|---|
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| near Cusco, Peru | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Thraupidae |
| Genus: | Phrygilus |
| Species: | P. punensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Phrygilus punensis Ridgway, 1887 | |
It is found in western Bolivia and Peru where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Phrygilus punensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
On a cactus in Southern Bolivia
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