Greenish Yellow-Finch
NameGreenish Yellow-Finch
Common NameGreenish Yellow-Finch
Scientific NameSicalis olivascens
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsMales display an olive-yellow body, brighter on the underparts, with a grayish-olive wash on the head and upperparts. The wings and tail are dusky with olive edgings. Females are generally duller and more grayish-olive overall.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a simple, high-pitched song, often described as a series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes or a short, trilling melody.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from central Peru south through Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesDull greenish-yellow plumage, Stout conical bill, Grayish wash on head and back (especially males), Inhabits high-altitude Andean regions
Description
This small finch-like bird is characterized by its dull greenish-yellow plumage, with males being brighter than females. It typically inhabits high-altitude, arid, and rocky areas of the Andes, often foraging on the ground for seeds.
