Glacier Finch

Overview

Glacier Finch (Idiopsar speculifer) is a species of Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Idiopsar; binomial: Idiopsar speculifer; authority: (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Fomerly assigned to Diuca with the English name White-winged Diuca Finch. Based on phylogenetic analysis, this species is not closely related to Diuca diuca but rather it is closest to Idiopsar brachyurus. Placed in monotypic Chionodacryon gen. nov. by Burns et al. (2016), but SACC (730) preferred to include it in an expanded Idiopsar. Treatment here follows SACC. Note gender and correct spelling of species epithet (N. David, pers. comm.). With change of genus, revise English name to Glacier Finch, an appropriate name for this uniquely glacier-nesting species, following SACC 876.