About the Pileated Finch
The grey pileated finch, also known as the pileated finch, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, where it has recently been moved to from the Emberizidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, and Venezuela in subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Coryphospingus pileatus |
| Species Codes | pilfin1, GPFI, PIFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pileated Finch belong to?
The Pileated Finch (Coryphospingus pileatus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pileated Finch?
The grey pileated finch, also known as the pileated finch, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, where it has recently been moved to from the Emberizidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, and Venezuela in subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowl...
Where can I report a Pileated Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Pileated Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pilfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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