Patagonian Yellow Finch
A species of Yellow Finches Scientific name : Sicalis lebruni Genus : Yellow Finches
Patagonian Yellow Finch, A species of Yellow Finches
Botanical name: Sicalis lebruni
Genus: Yellow Finches
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Description
The Patagonian yellow finch (Sicalis lebruni) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Argentina and Tierra del Fuego; also Chile. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and temperate grassland. 
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Patagonian Yellow Finch primarily feeds on seeds and small insects, foraging on the ground usually in pairs or small flocks. Displays unique social feeding behavior, occasionally gathering in groups of up to 20.
Habitat
The patagonian Yellow Finch resides in the arid Patagonian steppe, favoring areas with bunch-grass near open, pebbly flatlands and low vegetation, or adjacent to open shrubby regions. They require dry banks, such as road cuttings, for nesting, preferring habitats within the broader region of the Patagonian plateaux.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The Patagonian yellow finch's range is in the southern half of Argentina, both in the eastern and central regions. To the south, the range covers the northern half of Tierra del Fuego, and the contiguous areas of extreme southern Chile.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Yellow Finches Species
Patagonian Yellow Finch 
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