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Birdsong field guide

Patagonian Yellow-Finch

Sicalis lebruni

The Patagonian Yellow-Finch is a robust, subtly colored seed-eater native to the southern tip of South America, distinguished by its olive-toned plumage.

What it sounds like

A rapid, dry series of high-pitched twittering notes and sharp 'tsit' contact calls.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Bobby Wilcox · ArgentinaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the southernmost member of its genus, Sicalis, inhabiting the extreme environments of the Patagonian steppe.
Unlike the vibrant Saffron Finch, the male of this species has a more muted, greenish-gray wash over its yellow underparts.
The species is partially migratory, with southern populations moving north into central Argentina during the austral winter.
It is an opportunistic cavity nester, utilizing rock crevices, abandoned buildings, and even old stick nests of other birds.
During the non-breeding season, they are highly gregarious and often forage in large mixed-species flocks on the ground.

Habitat

Open arid scrubland, Patagonian steppes, and rocky grasslands, often near water or human settlements.

Range

Southern Argentina and Chile, extending north to central Argentina during winter migration.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Bright-rumped Yellow-FinchSicalis uropygialis Citron-headed Yellow-FinchSicalis luteocephala Grassland Yellow-FinchSicalis luteola Greater Yellow-FinchSicalis auriventris Greenish Yellow-FinchSicalis olivascens Monte Yellow-FinchSicalis mendozae Orange-fronted Yellow-FinchSicalis columbiana Puna Yellow-FinchSicalis lutea

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