Small and compact with short bill and olive-yellow wings (HBW). Note white band on underside of tail of male. Female less yellow and somewhat streaked. | ||||||
Common even in urban areas. Expanding range with deforestation. Immatures males often have only a yellow chest band, making then look like a different species. | ||||||||||||||||||
Uniformly bright yellow finch found in puna ecosystem, but there are also records from lower altitudes. Two birds foraging in the puna. | ||||||
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Usually found in marshes deep in tall reeds at all altitudes. Sometimes in large groups. | ||||||
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A high-altitude species up to 4700m. Note white eye ring. | ||||||||||||
