Boulder Finch
Idiopsar brachyurus
The Boulder Finch (Idiopsar brachyurus) is a legendary tanager found in 3 countries, weighing about 43 g. The boulder finch or short-tailed finch is a species of bird previously placed in the family Emberizidae, but it appears to be related to the sierra finches Phrygilus of the tanager family Thraupidae and is now placed there.
About the Boulder Finch
The boulder finch or short-tailed finch is a species of bird previously placed in the family Emberizidae, but it appears to be related to the sierra finches Phrygilus of the tanager family Thraupidae and is now placed there.
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What the Boulder Finch sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Boulder Finch can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Boulder Finch look like?
- The boulder finch or short-tailed finch is a species of bird previously placed in the family Emberizidae, but it appears to be related to the sierra finches Phrygilus of the tanager family Thraupidae and is now placed there.
- How big is a Boulder Finch?
- The Boulder Finch is a small sized bird weighing about 43 g.
- Where can you see a Boulder Finch?
- The Boulder Finch occurs in 3 countries, including Argentina, Bolivia and Peru.
- What does a Boulder Finch sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Boulder Finch on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Boulder Finch?
- The Boulder Finch is most easily confused with the White-throated Sierra Finch, the Red-backed Sierra Finch and the Glacier Finch.
- Is the Boulder Finch endangered?
- The Boulder Finch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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