The Pampa finch (Embernagra platensis), also known as the great Pampa-finch, is a species of bird. It was traditionally placed in the family Emberizidae but molecular phylogenetic studies have shown that it is a member of the tanager family Thraupidae.

Pampa finch
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Thraupidae
Genus: Embernagra
Species:
E. platensis
Binomial name
Embernagra platensis
(Gmelin, 1789)
Synonyms

Emberiza platensis (protonym)

Distribution and habitat

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It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and swamps.

 

References

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Embernagra platensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22723386A94814311. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22723386A94814311.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.