Olive Finch
NameOlive Finch
Common NameOlive Finch
Scientific NameArremon castaneiceps
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsUpperparts and flanks are olive-green, contrasting with a white belly. The head features a prominent chestnut crown and nape, a dark grey face, and a distinct black line extending through the eye. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically include a series of sharp, high-pitched notes or a rapid, often accelerating trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of South America, specifically from Colombia south through Ecuador and into northern Peru.
Identifying Featureschestnut crown, grey face, black eye-stripe, olive-green back, white belly
Description
This small, olive-green bird is characterized by its striking chestnut cap and grey face with a black eye-stripe. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests, often alone or in pairs.
