Saffron Finch

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Saffron Finch

Saffron Finch

Sicalis flaveola

 

Diet

The saffron finch eats seeds and occasionally insects.

Habitat

Found in open lowlands outside the Amazon Basin.

Nesting

The female will lay 3 to 5 eggs in a tree hollow. It is considered a secondary cavity nester, since it relies on other animals or natural formations to make a hole for its nest. It is also known to nest on rooftops.

Did you know?

A group of finches is called a charm, company, or trembling.

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