Sulphur-throated Finch
A species of Yellow Finches Scientific name : Sicalis taczanowskii Genus : Yellow Finches
Sulphur-throated Finch, A species of Yellow Finches
Botanical name: Sicalis taczanowskii
Genus: Yellow Finches
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Description
The sulphur-throated finch (Sicalis taczanowskii) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Sulphur-throated Finch predominantly consumes large seeds, inferred from its substantial bill size. It typically forages on the ground and often feeds in expansive flocks, occasionally numbering in the hundreds.
Habitat
The sulphur-throated Finch typically resides in arid zones characterized by desert scrub and regions with sparse low trees. It favors extremely dry and barren landscapes where vegetation is almost non-existent. This species is adapted to survive and thrive in areas that offer very limited shelter and food resources due to harsh environmental conditions.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Yellow Finches Species
Sulphur-throated Finch