Greater Yellow-Finch
NameGreater Yellow-Finch
Common NameGreater Yellow-Finch
Scientific NameSicalis auriventris
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsAdult males are bright yellow overall, with an olive-yellow back and wings that have dusky centers to the feathers, creating a subtly streaked appearance. The bill is conical and grey. Females and immatures are duller, with more extensive olive-grey streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, somewhat buzzy trills and chirps, often given from a perch or in flight.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes of southern Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow plumage (male), conical finch bill, olive-tinged back and wings, high-altitude Andean habitat, ground-foraging behavior
Description
The Greater Yellow-Finch is a robust, bright yellow finch found in high-altitude Andean grasslands. Males are strikingly yellow, while females are duller. They are typically seen foraging for seeds on the ground, often in small flocks.
