Sulphur-throated Finch
NameSulphur-throated Finch
Common NameSulphur-throated Finch
Scientific NameSicalis taczanowskii
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a bright yellow head, throat, and breast, contrasting with a streaked olive-brown back and pale belly. Females and immatures, such as the bird pictured, have duller yellow on the head and throat, with more extensive streaking on the crown and back.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a simple, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip' call, and a relatively simple, unmusical song.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the arid coastal lowlands of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Yellowish head and throat, Streaked olive-brown back, Pale underparts, Conical finch-like bill
Description
This small finch is characterized by its yellowish head and throat, streaked olive-brown back, and pale underparts. It typically forages on the ground or in low vegetation, preferring arid and semi-arid scrubland habitats.
