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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Thraupidae

Saffron Finch

Sicalis flaveola

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
16.9 g
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 79

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 79).

DEF 53

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 53).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

gerardo · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: South America: Northern & West-central & Southeastern & South-central Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
5 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Sicalis flaveola flaveola

    Trinidad, Colombia, Venezuela and the Guianas

  • Sicalis flaveola valida

    w, c Ecuador and nw Peru

  • Sicalis flaveola brasiliensis

    e Brazil

  • Sicalis flaveola pelzelni

    e Bolivia, Paraguay, se Brazil, n Argentina and Uruguay

  • Sicalis flaveola koenigi

    nw Argentina

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Sicalis flaveola

Which family does it belong to?

Tanagers and allies (Thraupidae)

Where is it found?

South America: Northern & West-central & Southeastern & South-central

Sources & credits

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