Plain-tailed warbling finch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Plain-tailed warbling finch |
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Microspingus
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alticola
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The plain-tailed warbling finch (Microspingus alticola) is a small, special bird. It belongs to the Thraupidae family, which includes many types of finches. This bird is found only in one country: Peru.
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About the Plain-tailed Warbling Finch
This bird was first described in 1895 by a scientist named Osbert Salvin. It's called "plain-tailed" because its tail doesn't have any fancy markings. It's a type of "warbling finch," which means it sings a pretty song.
Where It Lives
The plain-tailed warbling finch makes its home in the mountains of Peru. It prefers cool, wet montane forests. These are forests that grow high up on mountain slopes. It needs this specific kind of habitat to find food and build its nests.
Why It's Special
This finch is an endemic species. This means it lives only in Peru and nowhere else in the world. Because of this, it's very important to protect its home. If its habitat disappears in Peru, the bird could disappear forever.
Protecting This Bird
Sadly, the plain-tailed warbling finch is currently facing a big problem. Its natural home, the mountain forests, are shrinking. This is called habitat loss. When forests are cut down or changed, these birds lose their places to live, find food, and raise their young. Because of this, the plain-tailed warbling finch is considered an endangered species. People are working to protect these special forests and help this unique bird survive.
See also
In Spanish: Monterita de Cajamarca para niños
