Lesser Grass-Finch
NameLesser Grass-Finch
Common NameLesser Grass-Finch
Scientific NameEmberizoides ypiranganus
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)23.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown and black on a grayish-olive background, with a streaky gray head and a faint pale supercilium. The underparts are grayish-white, and the most striking feature is the prominent yellowish-olive patch on the wing coverts and flight feathers. It has a pale yellow, conical bill and a long, dark, graduated tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a thin, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip' call, often given while in flight. The song is a simple, high-pitched series of notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in southeastern South America, with its range extending across parts of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky brown and gray plumage, Prominent yellowish-olive wing patches, Pale yellow conical bill, Long, graduated tail, Inhabits grasslands and marshy areas
Description
The Lesser Grass-Finch is a small, streaky sparrow-like bird characterized by its long, graduated tail and distinctive yellowish-olive wing patches. It typically inhabits open grasslands and marshy areas, where it forages for seeds and insects.
