Red-crested Finch

Coryphospingus cucullatus

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Former Airline Captain of B747, Miranda Collett, switched career in 2010 to become a wildlife conservationist, purchasing a former cattle ranch in NE Argentina.

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We occasionally see this small red passerine in the Ibera Marshes. The predominant colour is brownish/red and it has a small crests which is brighter red. It has a white eyering and mandible. The female is duller and more brown than red. The juvenile starts of completely brown then develops the adult colour.