Phrygilus

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Phrygilus is a genus of South American finch-like birds commonly known as sierra-finches, typically found in Andean and Patagonian habitats.

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Phrygilus canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf genus of birds
taxon
class Aves
commonName sierra-finches
distribution Andes
Patagonia
South America
ecologicalRole seed disperser
seed predator
family Thraupidae
feedingHabit granivorous
insectivorous
formerFamilyAssignment Emberizidae
habitat Andean habitats
Patagonian habitats
montane grasslands
open country near the tree line
rocky slopes
shrublands
hasSpecies Phrygilus alaudinus
Phrygilus atriceps
Phrygilus carbonarius
Phrygilus fruticeti
Phrygilus gayi
Phrygilus patagonicus
Phrygilus plebejus
Phrygilus unicolor
higherClassification Neotropical tanagers
kingdom Animalia
morphologicalCharacteristic adaptations to high-elevation environments
finch-like bill
sexual dimorphism in plumage in many species
nativeTo Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
nestingSite ground or low shrubs
nomenclaturalCode International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
order Passeriformes
phylum Chordata
reproduction oviparous
taxonRank genus
typeSpecies Phrygilus fruticeti
typicalElevationRange mid to high elevations in the Andes
vocalization simple finch-like songs and calls

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Thraupidae includes Phrygilus