Monte Yellow Finch
A species of Yellow Finches Scientific name : Sicalis mendozae Genus : Yellow Finches
Monte Yellow Finch, A species of Yellow Finches
Botanical name: Sicalis mendozae
Genus: Yellow Finches
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Description
The monte yellow finch (Sicalis mendozae) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in western Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and heavily degraded former forest. 
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Monte Yellow Finch, a granivore, consumes mainly seeds from plants like Chloe sp. and Aristida sp., comprising 99.5% of its diet, with only 0.5% arthropods. It forages on the ground or by fluttering to dislodge seeds and may feed in flocks, demonstrating communal roosting and drinking behaviors.
Habitat
The monte Yellow Finch thrives in arid, shrubby regions of the Monte Desert, preferring areas with scattered short shrubs and bare soil. Its preferred environment includes locations near creeks or canyons with wind-shaped sedimentary formations. Dominant vegetation within these habitats varies by region but often consists of creosote bushes, such as Larrea cuneifolia, and various other shrubs, small trees, and cacti, which provide a sparse yet vital ecosystem for this species.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Yellow Finches Species
Monte Yellow Finch 
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