The Patagonian Yellow Finch is a relatively duller yellow finch species found in the open, often windy, landscapes of Patagonia in southern South America.
Where to spot
Open grasslands, steppes, and shrublands of Patagonia, primarily in southern Argentina and Chile, generally below 1,000 meters.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground. Its plumage is a muted yellow-green, blending with the Patagonian landscape. Listen for its simple, somewhat reedy calls, which can carry on the wind.
When to spot
Year-round resident. More conspicuous during the austral spring and summer breeding season when males are more vocal.
Where to spot
Open grasslands, steppes, and shrublands of Patagonia, primarily in southern Argentina and Chile, generally below 1,000 meters.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground. Its plumage is a muted yellow-green, blending with the Patagonian landscape. Listen for its simple, somewhat reedy calls, which can carry on the wind.
When to spot
Year-round resident. More conspicuous during the austral spring and summer breeding season when males are more vocal.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many of its more northerly relatives, this species is adapted to the colder, more arid, and windswept steppes and grasslands of southern South America, reflecting its resilience.
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