Citron-headed Yellow Finch (Sicalis luteocephala)
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Citron-headed Yellow Finch

Sicalis luteocephala (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)

16 gWeight

The citron-headed yellow finch (Sicalis luteocephala) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Argentina, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Citron-headed Yellow Finch has been recorded at 7 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. YaviArgentina532 records
  2. Cerro TunariBolivia20 records
  3. AstillerosBolivia4 records
More places
  1. San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia4 records
  2. TamboBolivia2 records
  3. Laguna AlalayBolivia2 records
  4. Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

ArgentinaBolivia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The citron-headed yellow finch (Sicalis luteocephala) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the Andes of Bolivia and far northern Argentina. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.

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Questions

How big is the Citron-headed Yellow Finch?

The Citron-headed Yellow Finch weighs around 16 g.

Where does the Citron-headed Yellow Finch live?

Its breeding range: South America: Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina and Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Citron-headed Yellow Finch?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Citron-headed Yellow Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Citron-headed Yellow Finch as Least Concern.

What does the Citron-headed Yellow Finch eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Citron-headed Yellow Finch in?

It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
16 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
77 mm
Tail
56 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Bolivia and northwestern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Sicalis

Other birds in the genus Sicalis

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Citron-headed Yellow Finch

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