Patagonian Sierra Finch
Phrygilus patagonicus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Patagonian sierra finch (Phrygilus patagonicus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
It is found in Argentina and Chile.
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and temperate grassland.
Its diet consists mainly of seeds, flower parts, nectar, fruit, and insects, but it has also been seen to forage on human refuse.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Central Argentina and Chile to Tierra del Fuego.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Patagonian sierra 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.
