About the Black-masked Finch
The black-masked finch is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Coryphaspiza. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Coryphaspiza melanotis |
| Species Codes | blmfin1, BMFI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-masked Finch belong to?
The Black-masked Finch (Coryphaspiza melanotis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-masked Finch?
The Black-masked Finch is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-masked Finch?
The black-masked finch is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Coryphaspiza. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry l...
Where can I report a Black-masked Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-masked Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blmfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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