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The '''Inca-finches''' ('''''Incaspiza''''') are a [[genus]] of [[finch]]-like [[tanager]]s. They were formerly placed in the [[Emberizidae]]. Both their [[Scientific name|scientific]] and [[common name]] refer to the [[Incan civilization]]. They are [[Endemism|endemic]] to arid scrub in central and northern [[Peru]]. |
The '''Inca-finches''' ('''''Incaspiza''''') are a [[genus]] of [[finch]]-like [[tanager]]s. They were formerly placed in the [[Emberizidae]]. Both their [[Scientific name|scientific]] and [[common name]] refer to the [[Incan civilization]]. They are [[Endemism|endemic]] to arid scrub in central and northern [[Peru]]. Buff-bridled, Gray-winged and Little Inca-finch are restricted to the [[Marañón River|Marañón]] Valley. Rufous-backed Inca-finch occurs either on the West slope of the Andes and both slopes of the [[Marañón River|Marañón]] Valley and is restricted to higher elevations, compared to Great Inca-finch which only occurs on the West slope of the Andes. They are rather [[Terrestrial animal|terrestrial]], and typically forage within dense plant growth on the ground, but commonly perch higher, for example on the top of a tall [[cactus]] or in a small tree, when singing. They are typically seen singly or in pairs, but sometimes in small groups outside the breeding season. They normally do not take part in [[mixed-species flock]]s. |
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All have a pointed orange-yellow bill, a primarily gray head and chest, a paler [[Buff (color)|buff]] or whitish belly, extensive white to the outer tail-feathers, and a small – but contrasting – black mask and chin. Except in the Gray-winged Inca-finch, all have a [[rufous]] back or wings. |
All have a pointed orange-yellow bill, a primarily gray head and chest, a paler [[Buff (color)|buff]] or whitish belly, extensive white to the outer tail-feathers, and a small – but contrasting – black mask and chin. Except in the Gray-winged Inca-finch, all have a [[rufous]] back or wings. |
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The Inca-finches (Incaspiza) are a genus of finch-like tanagers. They were formerly placed in the Emberizidae. Both their scientific and common name refer to the Incan civilization. They are endemic to arid scrub in central and northern Peru. Buff-bridled, Gray-winged and Little Inca-finch are restricted to the Marañón Valley. Rufous-backed Inca-finch occurs either on the West slope of the Andes and both slopes of the Marañón Valley and is restricted to higher elevations, compared to Great Inca-finch which only occurs on the West slope of the Andes. They are rather terrestrial, and typically forage within dense plant growth on the ground, but commonly perch higher, for example on the top of a tall cactus or in a small tree, when singing. They are typically seen singly or in pairs, but sometimes in small groups outside the breeding season. They normally do not take part in mixed-species flocks.
All have a pointed orange-yellow bill, a primarily gray head and chest, a paler buff or whitish belly, extensive white to the outer tail-feathers, and a small – but contrasting – black mask and chin. Except in the Gray-winged Inca-finch, all have a rufous back or wings.
Species list
- Great Inca-finch, Incaspiza pulchra
- Rufous-backed Inca-finch, Incaspiza personata
- Gray-winged Inca-finch, Incaspiza ortizi
- Buff-bridled Inca-finch, Incaspiza laeta
- Little Inca-finch, Incaspiza watkinsi
References
- Schulenberg, T., D. Stotz, D. Lane, J. O'Neill, & T. Parker III. (2007). Birds of Peru. Christopher Helm Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7136-8673-9
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