Yellow-bridled Finch

Overview

The yellow-bridled finch (Melanodera xanthogramma) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae found in Argentina and Chile. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Identification

• 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.

Habitat

Its natural habitat is high-altitude grassland, ranging from the tropical regions in the north to the sub-Antarctic region of Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn in the south.

Did you know?

Little is known about their behaviour and feeding habits, as they have only begun to be seriously studied in recent years.