Yellow-striped Brushfinch (Atlapetes citrinellus)
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Yellow-striped Brushfinch

Atlapetes citrinellus (Cabanis, 1883)

17 cmLength28 gWeight

The yellow-striped brushfinch (Atlapetes citrinellus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.

Busiest months: May · Most records: Argentina

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Yellow-striped Brushfinch has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina88 records
  2. Proyecto Seamos BosquesArgentina70 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Argentina

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 yellow-striped brushfinch (Atlapetes citrinellus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Argentina.

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Questions

How big is the Yellow-striped Brushfinch?

The Yellow-striped Brushfinch is about 17 cm long and weighs around 28 g.

Where does the Yellow-striped Brushfinch live?

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

When is the best time to see the Yellow-striped Brushfinch?

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

Is the Yellow-striped Brushfinch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Yellow-striped Brushfinch as Least Concern.

What does the Yellow-striped Brushfinch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Yellow-striped Brushfinch in?

It belongs to the family New World Sparrows (Passerellidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
17 cm
Weight
28 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
69 mm
Tail
71 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
26 mm

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

Range

South America: northwestern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
New World Sparrows Passerellidae
Genus
Atlapetes

Other birds in the genus Atlapetes

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Yellow-striped Brushfinch

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