Saffron Finch

The male is bright yellow with an orange crown which distinguishes it from other yellow finches in the continent. The females are more confusing as they can sometimes be just a duller version of the male but some sub-species such as, S. f. pelzelni, are olive-brown with heavy dark streaks.

The Saffron Finch is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola) is a tanager from South America and is common in both open and semi-open areas in lowlands outside the Amazon Basin. They have a wide distribution in Colombia, Venezuela (where it is called "canario de tejado" or "roof canary"), Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and Argentina. Formerly, it was placed in the Emberizidae but it is close to the seedeaters. The male is bright yellow with an orange crown which distinguishes it from other yellow finches in the continent. More

Saffron Finch: Forages on the ground for seeds, insects, and a variety of plants and will also visit backyard feeders. Readily Eats Seeds Vocalization Saffron Finch: Sings a pleasant but repetitious song of slurred whistles and chirps. Call is a metallic "tick". Similar Species Saffron Finch: Not likely to be confused with any other species. . More

Saffron Finch Juvenile Saffron Finch - Yellow-green upperparts, underparts are yellow. Crown is orange. Wing and tail feathers are black edged with yellow. Saffron Finch . Home | Search | Browser | Expert | Forum | Store | My Whatbird | Help | Site Map © 2002 - 2007 www.whatbird.com All rights reserved. No part of this web site may be reproduced without written permission from Mitch Waite Group. More

Saffron Finch: Native to South America and while called a finch it is actually in the tanager family. Upperparts are yellow-green, underparts are yellow. Crown is orange. Wing and tail feathers are black edged in yellow. Bill is gray on upper mandible and ivory on lower mandible. The female is more dull in color has paler underparts. Some females resemble juveniles, olive-brown with heavy dark streaks. Range and Habitat Saffron Finch: Introduced to Hawaii in the 1960s. Prefers lowlands that are open or lightly wooded. More

Saffron FinchesThe photos and below information courtesy of Mandy & Paul - Breeder of Canaries & Other Exotic Birds - Singing Wings Aviary - www.singing-wings-aviary.com (A great source for these beautiful little finches) Description: This species has a bright yellow body with an orange crown. The back and wings are laced with black eching on the feathers. The eyes are dark, legs grey-pale pink, the upper beak is grey-black while the lower beak is ivory in color. More

* Common Name/s: SAFFRON FINCH, PELZELN'S SAFFRON FINCH. * Sub Species in country / area of origin: 4. Including - Sicalis flaveola pelzelni - which is the most distinctive of the 4 sub-species. * Origin / Distribution: Top of South America * Habitat In Wild: Lightly wooded areas and open grassland. More

A saffron finch was one of many confiscated from a house in Ashland last weekend. A saffron finch was one of many confiscated from a house in Ashland last weekend. (Matthew J. Lee/ Globe Staff) By Peter Schworm Globe Staff / February 21, 2010 E-mail this article To:Invalid E-mail addressAdd a personal message:(80 character limit)Your E-mail:Invalid E-mail address Sending your article Your article has been sent. More

Sicalis flaveola, also known as the saffron finch, is a South American tanager that inhabits northern Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, north-east Brazil and central Argentina. In the wild, they are found in lightly wooded areas and open grassland. The energetic and territorial nature of this bird makes it a bad choice for an indoor cage, though it is a popular addition to mixed aviaries. More

Saffron finches breed in captivity, but prefer aviaries to cages. bird cage image by Photosani from Fotolia.com Saffron finches breed in captivity, but prefer aviaries to cages. Both behavior and plumage can help identify the differences between male and female saffron finches. Technically, despite its name, the saffron finch is not a finch, but a tanager. More

Saffron Finch This site features an excellent photo and map. The map showing the geographic region inhabited by the saffron finch lives. Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola): The Link is to www.ArthurGrosset.com which provides excellent information regarding the Saffron Finch from their location in lowlands outside the Amazon Basin, etc. to descriptions of their appearance." Canario da Terra - Saffron Finch - Sicalis Flaveola Genus: Sicalis (saffron finches) Copyright 2001-2004 Finchworld Inc. More

The first time I saw a pair of Saffron finches, other than in books, was in the aviary complex of Mr. John Albert at Yerrinbool in the Southern Highland south-west of Sydney. At first glance, they look like a canary, much the same as many of the Siskin species. They appealed to me straight away so the search for a pair started. John didn’t have any at the time, however he did warn me about their reputation for being aggressive – so be careful. More

Saffron Finch ( Sicalis flaveola ) Categoria Imagem Imagem Nota Nota inteiraNota inteiraNota inteiraNota inteiraNota inteira (1 votos) Avalie Dispon More

Saffron Finch - Sicalis flaveola Sicale bouton-d'or = Sicale bouton-d'or Sparrows and Finches of the Great Lakes Region - Eastern North America Gallery : © Jean-Michel Fenerole Order : Passériformes Family : Thraupidae Species : Saffron Finch Sex : Male Age : Adult Reference: jefe24136 Other pictures Date taken : 2006 Aug Geographic data More

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Origin: The Saffron Finch originated in South America. It inhabits parts of Northern Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and north-east Brazil to central Argentina. Mutations/Sub-species: Grassland Yellow Finch (Sicalis Luteola)- very close in apperance but lacks orange crown! Diet: A good Saffron Finch diet must include a mixture of millets, canary grass seeds, wild seeds and green food . These birds are especially fond of Oat Groats. More

Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola) Kona Village Resort, Hawai More

This is a male Saffron Finch, Sicalis flaveola, a tanager from South America common in both open and semi-open areas in lowlands outside the Amazon Basin. They have a wide distribution in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and Argentina. It is also widespread in Venezuela where it is called "canario de tejado" or "roof canary". The male is bright yellow with an orange crown while the female is a duller version of the male. More