Yellow-rumped Siskin
NameYellow-rumped Siskin
Common NameYellow-rumped Siskin
Scientific NameSpinus uropygialis
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a distinctive black head and throat, bright yellow underparts, and a prominent yellow rump. The back and wings are black with yellow wing bars. Females are duller with less extensive black and paler yellow.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations include high-pitched, twittering calls and buzzing notes, typical of many siskin species.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes of South America, ranging from central Peru south through Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Identifying Featuresblack head (male), bright yellow underparts, yellow rump, small size, finch-like bill
Description
A small, striking finch native to the high Andes, characterized by the male's contrasting black head and bright yellow body. They are typically found foraging for seeds in shrublands and open woodlands at high elevations.
