Boulder Finch
Idiopsar brachyurus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The boulder finch or short-tailed finch (Idiopsar brachyurus) is a species of bird previously placed in the family Emberizidae, but it appears to be related to the sierra finches Phrygilus of the tanager family Thraupidae and is now placed there.
It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Andes of far southern Peru (Puno) to northern Bolivia and northwestern Argentina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Boulder 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.
