Crimson-breasted Finch
Rhodospingus cruentus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The crimson-breasted finch, or crimson finch, (Rhodospingus cruentus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Colombia.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Arid scrub of western Ecuador and far northwestern Peru.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Crimson-breasted finch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
