Saffron Finch
A species of Yellow Finches Scientific name : Sicalis flaveola Genus : Yellow Finches
Saffron Finch, A species of Yellow Finches
Botanical name: Sicalis flaveola
Genus: Yellow Finches
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Description
The saffron Finch is a common finch with a widespread distribution, the male is easy to spot with its bright yellow feathers. It is seen in open areas like agricultural fields and gardens. The bird tends to gather in flocks as they search for seeds. Its large range across multiple warm weather climates keeps it off the vulnerable species list.
Size
15 cm
Life Expectancy
12 years
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Saffron Finch has a varied diet consisting mainly of seeds, insects, and a range of plants. It forages on the ground, often in groups, showing a particular fondness for green food and oats. Saffron Finch has evolved a preference for diverse food sources.
Habitat
Saffron Finch predominantly inhabit semi-open landscapes such as savannas, woodlands, including dry forests and thorn-scrub, chaco woodlands, and grasslands. They are also commonly seen in man-modified areas like agricultural lands, roadside scrubs, suburban gardens, and urban green spaces. Saffron Finch can be found in ecosystems with scattered trees or shrubs, often up to 1000 meters in elevation, and occasionally as high as 2000 meters in certain dry valleys.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Yellow Finches Species
Saffron Finch 
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