About the Grassland Yellow-Finch
The grassland yellow finch is a small passerine bird. Despite its name, it is not a finch, but is a seedeater. These were formerly united with the buntings and American sparrows in the Emberizidae, but are now known to be tanagers.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Sicalis luteola |
| Species Codes | gryfin1, GRYF, GYFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Grassland Yellow-Finch belong to?
The Grassland Yellow-Finch (Sicalis luteola) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Grassland Yellow-Finch?
The grassland yellow finch is a small passerine bird. Despite its name, it is not a finch, but is a seedeater. These were formerly united with the buntings and American sparrows in the Emberizidae, but are now known to be tanagers....
Where can I report a Grassland Yellow-Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Grassland Yellow-Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gryfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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