Buntings and New World Sparrows (Emberizidae)
Peruvian Sierra-finch (Phrygilus punensis) - HBW 16, p. 606
French: Phrygile du Pérou
German: Punaämmerling
Spanish: Yal Peruano
Other common names: Peruvian Hooded Sierra-finch
Taxonomy: Phrygilus punensis Ridgway, 1887, Lake Titicaca basin, Peru and Bolivia.
Molecular-genetic studies indicate that genus belongs in tanager family (Thraupidae). Present species may form a superspecies with P. atriceps, P. gayi and P. patagonicus (the “hooded” group), and molecular data suggest that this group may be closely related to Sicalis. Sometimes considered conspecific with P. gayi, which it resembles in appearance, but may be more closely related to P. atriceps. Two subspecies recognized.
Subspecies and Distribution:
- chloronotus Berlepsch & Stolzmann, 1896 - N & C Peru (from Cajamarca S to Cuzco).
- punensis Ridgway, 1887 - S Peru (Puno) and NW Bolivia (La Paz).
- Least Concern Enlarge map
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A male on a concrete structure and flying away Locality Huarina, Titicaca Lake, La Paz Department, Bolivia (ssp punensis)
Josep del Hoyo 28 August 2005 5 years ago 35 sec 3.8 -
A male in a Polylepis tree Locality Huascarán National Park, Ancash Department, Peru (ssp chloronotus)
Josep del Hoyo 1 August 2003 5 years ago 9 sec 2.8
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in the grasland
Locality Junín National Reserve, Peru
Lior Kislev 27 November 2009 40 weeks ago 4.3 -
A male perched in a branch.
Locality Huascarán National Park, Ancash Department, Peru
Bernardo Roca-Rey Ross 1 December 2008 2 years ago 4.3 -
Individual young.
Locality La Paz Department, Bolivia
Bruno Salaroli 21 weeks ago 4 -
Individual adult.
Locality La Paz Department, Bolivia
Bruno Salaroli 21 weeks ago 3 -
One adult bird perched.
Locality Cusco Department, Peru
Carlos Gussoni 8 November 2011 11 weeks ago 2.4
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