Yellow-breasted Greenfinch
NameYellow-breasted Greenfinch
Common NameYellow-breasted Greenfinch
Scientific NameEmberiza aureola
FamilyEmberizidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsMales display a bright yellow breast and belly, a black head with a prominent yellow supercilium and malar stripe, and a chestnut back. Their black wings feature two distinct white wing bars. Females are duller with streaked brown plumage.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive 'zit' or 'tsip'. The song is a short, melodic phrase, often described as a clear, sweet warble.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, wetland, urban
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeBreeds across northern Eurasia from Finland east to the Bering Sea, including Russia, Siberia, and parts of Mongolia. Winters primarily in Southeast Asia, including southern China, Indochina, and parts of India.
Identifying FeaturesMale's striking black head with yellow supercilium and malar stripe, Bright yellow underparts, Chestnut back, Black wings with two prominent white wing bars, Pinkish conical bill
Description
This small passerine bird is characterized by the male's striking black and yellow plumage. It is a migratory species, breeding in northern Eurasia and wintering in Southeast Asia, often found in open habitats.
