Least ConcernEndemicOmnivoreShrublandCup nestSmall · 32 g
About the Cinereous Finch
The cinereous finch is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Piezorina. It is found in arid coastal regions of northern Peru, with a single record, presumably a straying bird, from immediately adjacent Ecuador.
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Where the Cinereous Finch lives
Regular range
When to see the Cinereous Finch
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Peak activity in May · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Peg-billed FinchAcanthidops bairdiThe peg-billed finch is a long-tailed species, 13.5 cm long and weighing 16 g.
Lesser Antillean TanagerStilpnia cucullataLesser Antillean tanagers grow to a length of 14–15 cm (5.5–5.9 in).
Golden-collared TanagerIridosornis jelskiiThe golden-collared tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
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