About the Lesser Grass-Finch
The lesser grass finch, also known as the grey-cheeked grass-finch, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae; it was formerly placed in the Emberizidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Emberizoides ypiranganus |
| Species Codes | lesgrf1, LGFI, LEGF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Grass-Finch belong to?
The Lesser Grass-Finch (Emberizoides ypiranganus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Grass-Finch?
The lesser grass finch, also known as the grey-cheeked grass-finch, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae; it was formerly placed in the Emberizidae....
Where can I report a Lesser Grass-Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Grass-Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesgrf1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
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