Coal-crested Finch
Charitospiza eucosma
The Coal-crested Finch (Charitospiza eucosma) is a rare tanager found in 2 countries, weighing about 7 g. The coal-crested finch is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
About the Coal-crested Finch
The coal-crested finch is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. Though previously classified in the bunting and American sparrow family Emberizidae, molecular phylogenetic studies have shown that it is a member of the large tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Charitospiza.
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How to identify it
The coal-crested Finch is a rare and near-threatened bird species. Their generation length is 2.4 years, and their current population is decreasing. The species is characterized by its long spiky crest and its small size. It is a dichromatic species; both males and females have the diagnostic crest, but females are brown and males are black, white and gray. Juvenile coloration is the same as the female, but with a white belly and lower mandible. Their most common calls are soft.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Coal-crested Finch can be seen all year round, with peak activity in August. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Coal-crested Finch?
- The coal-crested Finch is a rare and near-threatened bird species. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Coal-crested Finch?
- The Coal-crested Finch is a tiny sized bird weighing about 7 g.
- Where can you see a Coal-crested Finch?
- The Coal-crested Finch occurs in 2 countries, including Brazil and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Coal-crested Finch?
- The Coal-crested Finch is most easily confused with the Yellow-scarfed Tanager, the Cinereous Warbling Finch and the Sulphur-rumped Tanager.
- Is the Coal-crested Finch endangered?
- The Coal-crested Finch is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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