Tucuman Mountain Finch
Poospiza baeri
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Argentina
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Tucumán mountain finch (Poospiza baeri) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to shrubby woodland in the Andes of north-western Argentina, but it is possible its distribution extends marginally into adjacent Bolivia. Together with the closely related Cochabamba mountain finch, it is placed in the genus Poospiza. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Range and habitat
Andes of northwestern Argentina (Jujuy to Tucumán, Salta, and La Rioja).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Tucumán 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.
