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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Piezorina cinerea |
| Species Codes | cinfin1, CIFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cinereous Finch belong to?
The Cinereous Finch (Piezorina cinerea) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify 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....
Where can I report a Cinereous Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Cinereous Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cinfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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