Emberizoides
Encyclopedia
Emberizoides is a small genus
of finch-like tanager
s found in grassy areas in Central
and South America
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Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of finch-like tanager
Tanager
The tanagers comprise the bird family Thraupidae, in the order Passeriformes. The family has an American distribution.There were traditionally about 240 species of tanagers, but the taxonomic treatment of this family's members is currently in a state of flux...
s found in grassy areas in Central
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
and South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
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Species list
- Wedge-tailed Grass-finchWedge-tailed Grass-finchThe Wedge-tailed Grass-finch is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae; it was formerly placed in the Emberizidae...
, Emberizoides herbicola - Duida Grass-finchDuida Grass-finchThe Duida Grass-finch is a species of bird in the Emberizidae family. It is endemic to Venezuela.Its natural habitat is dry savanna.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 25 July 2007....
, Emberizoides duidae - Lesser (or Grey-cheeked) Grass-finch, Emberizoides ypiranganus