Yellow-rumped Siskin
A species of Siskins and new world goldfinches Scientific name : Spinus uropygialis Genus : Siskins and new world goldfinches
Yellow-rumped Siskin, A species of Siskins and new world goldfinches
Botanical name: Spinus uropygialis
Genus: Siskins and new world goldfinches
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Description
The yellow-rumped siskin (Spinus uropygialis) is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Yellow-rumped Siskin's diet consists mainly of plant seeds with occasional insects. It forages on the ground and in vegetation, often in pairs or small groups, and joins larger mixed-species flocks during the non-breeding season.
Habitat
The habitat of yellow-rumped Siskin typically comprises mountainous terrains with slopes, cliffs, and heaths, as well as lightly wooded plains. These birds are often found in unique ecosystems, such as Polylepis woodlands, and they frequent bushy ravines and desert scrub. They also inhabit areas on the fringes of agricultural land, thriving in both tropical and temperate environmental conditions within broader Andean regions.
Dite type
Granivorous
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