Grassland Yellow-Finch
NameGrassland Yellow-Finch
Common NameGrassland Yellow-Finch
Scientific NameSicalis luteola
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsMales display a bright yellow face and underparts, an olive-grey crown and nape, and an olive-brown back and wings heavily streaked with dark brown. The wings show two faint yellowish wing bars. Females are duller overall, with less extensive yellow and more prominent streaking on the breast.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, often buzzy or trilling song, typically a series of 'tsee' or 'tseet' notes, sometimes delivered as a more rapid, complex trill.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across much of South America, with resident and migratory populations extending from Colombia and Venezuela south through Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and central Argentina. Also found in parts of Central America and the Caribbean.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Bright yellow face and underparts (males), Streaked olive-brown back and wings, Conical, finch-like bill, Prefers open grassy habitats
Description
This small, finch-like bird is characterized by its bright yellow face and underparts in males, contrasting with an olive-grey crown and streaked olive-brown back. It is typically found foraging for seeds in open grassy habitats, often in small flocks.
