The lesser grass finch (Emberizoides ypiranganus), also known as the grey-cheeked grass-finch, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae; it was formerly placed in the Emberizidae.

Lesser grass finch
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Thraupidae
Genus: Emberizoides
Species:
E. ypiranganus
Binomial name
Emberizoides ypiranganus

It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.[2] Its natural habitats are temperate grassland and swamps.

References edit

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2018). "Emberizoides ypiranganus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22723380A132022396. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22723380A132022396.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ Claramunt, S.; Cuello, J. P. (2004). "Diversidad de la biota uruguaya. Aves" (PDF). Anales del Museo de Historia Natural y Antropología. 10 (6): 1–76.