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Feather fingergrass

Chloris virgata

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Chloris virgata (Feather fingergrass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish zacate pluma

French Chloris

German Ruten-Fingergras

Similar Species in Chloris

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Australian fingergrass

Chloris truncata

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Australian windmill grass

Chloris ventricosa

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Black-headed Greenfinch

Mexican windmill grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Feather fingergrass?

The scientific name of Feather fingergrass is Chloris virgata. It belongs to the genus Chloris.

Where does Feather fingergrass live?

Feather fingergrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Feather fingergrass belong to?

Feather fingergrass (Chloris virgata) belongs to the genus Chloris, which is part of the taxonomic family Fringillidae.

What kingdom does Feather fingergrass belong to?

Feather fingergrass (Chloris virgata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Feather fingergrass?

The closest relatives of Feather fingergrass in the genus Chloris include Australian fingergrass, Australian windmill grass, Black-headed Greenfinch, Comb windmill grass, European Greenfinch.