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Orange-fronted Yellow-Finch

Sicalis columbiana · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
ofyfin1, OFYF

About the Orange-fronted Yellow-Finch

The orange-fronted yellow finch is a species of South American bird in the family Thraupidae. It has a highly disjunct distribution with S. c. columbiana found in Colombia and Venezuela, S. c. goeldii along the Amazon River in Brazil, and S. c. goeldii in east-central Brazil. It is found in semi-open areas, typically near water and sometimes near humans. The male closely resembles the saffron finch, but it is smaller, has a more contrasting orange front, and dusky lores. The female is overall olive-gray with whitish underparts, and yellow to the wings and tail.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyTanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
SpeciesSicalis columbiana
Species Codesofyfin1, OFYF

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Orange-fronted Yellow-Finch belong to?

The Orange-fronted Yellow-Finch (Sicalis columbiana) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Orange-fronted Yellow-Finch?

The orange-fronted yellow finch is a species of South American bird in the family Thraupidae. It has a highly disjunct distribution with S. c. columbiana found in Colombia and Venezuela, S. c. goeldii along the Amazon River in Brazil, and S. c. goeldii in east-central Brazil. It is found in semi-ope...

Where can I report a Orange-fronted Yellow-Finch sighting?

You can log sightings of Orange-fronted Yellow-Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ofyfin1, or on iNaturalist.