Yellow-bridled Finch
Melanodera xanthogramma
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusMelanodera (Bridled Finches)
- SpeciesMelanodera xanthogramma (Yellow-bridled Finch)
About the Yellow-bridled Finch
The yellow-bridled finch (Melanodera xanthogramma) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae found in Argentina and Chile. Its natural habitat is high-altitude grassland, from the tropical in the north to the sub-Antarctic region of Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn in the south.
The male is mostly yellow and grey with black markings around the face and neck. The female and juvenile are a mottled slightly yellowish grey. Little is known about their behaviour and feeding habits, as they have only begun to be seriously studied in recent years. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-bridled Finch in Tierra del Fuego National Park
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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 | Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 2 | Tierra del Fuego National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | Torres del Paine National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 4 | Nahuel Huapi National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-bridled Finch in Tierra del Fuego National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-bridled Finch sighting in Tierra del Fuego National Park, based on 97 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-bridled Finch in Tierra del Fuego National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-bridled Finch in Tierra del Fuego National Park in our monthly data.