About the Red-crested Finch
The red pileated finch, also known as the red-crested finch, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, and Peru, on the eastern side of the Andes. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. This is a common species, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Coryphospingus cucullatus |
| Species Codes | recfin1, RCFI, RPFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-crested Finch belong to?
The Red-crested Finch (Coryphospingus cucullatus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-crested Finch?
The red pileated finch, also known as the red-crested finch, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, and Peru, on the eastern side of the Andes. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, s...
Where can I report a Red-crested Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-crested Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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