About the Olive Finch
The olive finch is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. Until recently, it was placed in the genus Lysurus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Arremon castaneiceps |
| Species Codes | olifin1, OLFI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Olive Finch belong to?
The Olive Finch (Arremon castaneiceps) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Olive Finch?
The Olive Finch is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Olive Finch?
The olive finch is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. Until recently, it was placed in the genus Lysurus....
Where can I report a Olive Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Olive Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code olifin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Sparrows 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
76
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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