- Coal-crested Finch
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Coal-crested Finch Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Thraupidae Genus: Charitospiza Species: C. eucosma Binomial name Charitospiza eucosma
Oberholser, 1905The Coal-crested Finch (Charitospiza eucosma) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family. Sometimes classified in the bunting and American sparrow family Emberizidae, more recent studies suggest it is closer to the tanagers. It is the only member of the genus Charitospiza.
It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss. it feeds on seed of plants specifically found in these habitats.
References
- BirdLife International 2004. Charitospiza eucosma. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007.
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