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Phrygilus punensis

Peruvian Sierra Finch


Phrygilus punensis

Ridgway, R, 1887
Fringilo Peruano
Family: Thraupidae
Order: Passeriformes
Class: Aves
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia
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Conservation status according to BirdLife International: Least Concern


Description


The Peruvian sierra finch (Phrygilus punensis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.

It is found in western Bolivia and Peru where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.

Source: Wikipedia, article Phrygilus punensis. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 16/07/2026.





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Photography ID: 647446
♂  Adult
La Encañada
Cajamarca
Peru
05/21/2025
Pablo Serur
Foto
Photography ID: 646050
♂  Adult
La Encañada
Cajamarca
Peru
05/21/2025
Federico J. Villegas



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
233998721/05/2025PeruCajamarcaLa EncañadaPablo Serur
233025721/05/2025PeruCajamarcaLa EncañadaFederico J. Villegas
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Peruvian Sierra Finch (Phrygilus punensis) – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 19/09/2026.