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Saffron Finch

Sicalis flaveola

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

A tanager hopping in the grass.

Habitat:

Native to several countries within S. America, this bird was spotted on the big island of Hawaii.

Reference Links:

Saffron finch - Wikipedia, Saffron Finch - Introduction | Neotropical Birds Online

Species ID Suggestions

Saffron Finch

Sicalis flaveola

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Stephen Wain
2

Safron finch

Sicalis flaveola flaveola

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Sergio Monteiro
1

Orange-fronted yellow finch

Sicalis columbiana

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Stephen Wain
1

Comments (6)
mauna Kunzah
Thanks for your input and help, Sergio and Stephen. Are we certain about subspecies?
Sergio Monteiro
From Wiki Aves (https://www.wikiaves.com.br) - Sicalis flaveola flaveola (Linnaeus, 1766) - occurs in Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas and Trinidad. Introduced in Panama, Puerto Rico and Jamaica. Orange crown. Slightly greenish back and with few fine, almost imperceptible striae. Yellow lemon bottoms. Greater than S. f. brasiliensis. There are photos here: https://www.wikiaves.com.br/wiki/canario-da-terra
Stephen Wain
Two friends in South America have both confirmed Saffron Finch.
mauna Kunzah
Sadly, Stephen, I do not! I know it’s tricky to ID this little one without additional photos. Thanks for checking in with your friend for me.
Stephen Wain
I've changed my mind!! Do you have any other photos? I'm checking with a friend in South America

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Yellow 8 MMS - Hawai'i
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PublishedMarch 3, 2019

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