Black-masked Finch
Coryphaspiza melanotis
The Black-masked Finch (Coryphaspiza melanotis) is a rare tanager found in 4 countries, weighing about 16 g. The black-masked finch is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
About the Black-masked Finch
The black-masked finch is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Coryphaspiza. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Black-masked Finch look like?
- The black-masked finch is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
- How big is a Black-masked Finch?
- The Black-masked Finch is a small sized bird weighing about 16 g.
- Where can you see a Black-masked Finch?
- The Black-masked Finch occurs in 4 countries, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Peru.
- What birds look similar to a Black-masked Finch?
- The Black-masked Finch is most easily confused with the Marsh Seedeater, the Black-legged Dacnis and the Dotted Tanager.
- Is the Black-masked Finch endangered?
- The Black-masked Finch is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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