Patagonian Yellow-Finch
Sicalis lebruni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusSicalis (Yellow-Finches)
- SpeciesSicalis lebruni (Patagonian Yellow-Finch)
About the Patagonian Yellow-Finch
The Patagonian yellow finch (Sicalis lebruni) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego in southern Argentina and Chile. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and temperate grassland.
The Patagonian yellow finch's range is in the southern half of Argentina, both in the eastern and central regions. To the south, the range covers the northern half of Tierra del Fuego, and the contiguous areas of extreme southern Chile.
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Recent sightings of Patagonian Yellow-Finch in Península Valdés
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Península Valdés | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Torres del Paine National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Patagonian Yellow-Finch in Península Valdés?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Patagonian Yellow-Finch sighting in Península Valdés, based on 28 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Patagonian Yellow-Finch in Península Valdés?
April has the highest sighting rate for Patagonian Yellow-Finch in Península Valdés in our monthly data.