Patagonian Sierra-Finch
Phrygilus patagonicus
We were struggling to determine the differences between the Grey-hooded and Patagonian Sierra-Finches, but as is often the case, when you see the 'other' species, it is pretty obvious - it is just that Grey-hooded is far commoner and more widespread !
The rich colouration on the underparts is almost total on this bird, and the area of white is restricted to the undertail - on Grey-hooded, much of the belly is white....
The upperpart colouration is much richer too.
Patagonian Sierra-Finch
Phrygilus patagonicus
We were struggling to determine the differences between the Grey-hooded and Patagonian Sierra-Finches, but as is often the case, when you see the 'other' species, it is pretty obvious - it is just that Grey-hooded is far commoner and more widespread !
The rich colouration on the underparts is almost total on this bird, and the area of white is restricted to the undertail - on Grey-hooded, much of the belly is white....
The upperpart colouration is much richer too.