About the Peg-billed Finch
The peg-billed finch is a passerine bird endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama. Despite its name, it is not a true finch, but now recognized as a member of the tanager family (Thraupidae), after being long placed in the Emberizidae. It is the only member of the genus Acanthidops. The scientific name commemorates the American ornithologist Spencer Fullerton Baird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Acanthidops bairdi |
| Species Codes | pebfin1, PBFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Peg-billed Finch belong to?
The Peg-billed Finch (Acanthidops bairdi) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Peg-billed Finch?
The peg-billed finch is a passerine bird endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama. Despite its name, it is not a true finch, but now recognized as a member of the tanager family (Thraupidae), after being long placed in the Emberizidae. It is the only member of the genus Acanthidops....
Where can I report a Peg-billed Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Peg-billed Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pebfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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