Chestnut-breasted Mountain Finch
Poospizopsis caesar
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Peru
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The chestnut-breasted mountain finch (Poospizopsis caesar) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
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Range and habitat
Andes of southeastern Peru (Apurímac, Cusco, and Puno).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Chestnut-breasted mountain 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.
