Slender-billed Finch
Xenospingus concolor
The Slender-billed Finch (Xenospingus concolor) is a rare tanager found in 2 countries, weighing about 21 g. The slender-billed finch is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
About the Slender-billed Finch
The slender-billed finch is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Xenospingus.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Slender-billed Finch can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Slender-billed Finch look like?
- The slender-billed finch is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
- How big is a Slender-billed Finch?
- The Slender-billed Finch is a small sized bird weighing about 21 g.
- Where can you see a Slender-billed Finch?
- The Slender-billed Finch occurs in 2 countries, including Chile and Peru.
- What birds look similar to a Slender-billed Finch?
- The Slender-billed Finch is most easily confused with the Rufous-chested Tanager, the Scarlet-browed Tanager and the Uniform Finch.
- Is the Slender-billed Finch endangered?
- The Slender-billed Finch is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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