ainawgsd:The White-winged Diuca-Finch is a peculiar passerine of the high Andes in Peru, Bolivia, Ar
ainawgsd:The White-winged Diuca-Finch is a peculiar passerine of the high Andes in Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile. Although its primary habitat is puna grasslands, it has a high affinity for water and can be found near bogs dominated by cushion plants. Remarkable recent evidence suggests that the White-winged Diuca-Finch is the only bird in the world that routinely construct its nest directly on ice. Along with this unique acomplishment, White-winged Diuca Finches also roost in ice caves and may be one of the highest nesting passerines in the Western Hemisphere at 5300m. Keep reading -- source link