Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Thraupidae Higher classification Porphyrospiza Order Passerine | |
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Genus PorphyrospizaSclater & Salvin, 1873 Scientific name Porphyrospiza caerulescens Similar Coal‑crested finch, Cinereous warbling finch, Vilcabamba brush finch, Grey‑eared brush finch, Dusky‑headed brush finch | ||
Blue finch porphyrospiza caerulescens campainha azul
The blue finch or yellow-billed blue finch (Porphyrospiza caerulescens) is a species of small bird. Although it was long classified in the bunting and American sparrow family Emberizidae, or the cardinal family Cardinalidae, more recent molecular studies have shown it fits comfortably in the Thraupini tribe within the family Thraupidae. It is assigned to the monotypic genus Porphyrospiza.
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It is found in Brazil and northeastern Bolivia, where its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
Yellow billed blue finch singing
References
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