Saffron Finch
Sicalis flaveola
Also known as: Saffron Yellow-Finch
About This Species
A bright yellow finch of open grassland, scrub and gardens, often seen foraging on the ground for seeds in small flocks or perched conspicuously on wires and low shrubs. Males in breeding condition show a striking orange-tinged crown that makes them easy to pick out among duller females and juveniles. It is present year-round through much of its range and most active feeding in the cooler parts of the morning.
Ethical Viewing Guidelines
- A distance of around 10 metres is generally sufficient, since this species is often found in semi-urban settings and is relatively tolerant of people at a respectful distance.
- Where introduced, such as in parts of North America and the Caribbean, it typically receives fewer specific protections than native species, while in its native South American range general wildlife protection laws apply; specifics vary by country.
- Avoid trapping or capturing individuals, which occurs in parts of its range for the cage-bird trade and pressures wild populations.
LCAvesPasseriformesThraupidae
Seasonal Activity
873,708 sightings · 2000–2026
Citizen science records via GBIF
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Thraupidae
Photo
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Occurrence data from GBIF.