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Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink

Tiaris olivaceus

Least Concern
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A small, seed-eating tanager-finch with a striking yellow face and supercilium contrasting with olive-green body plumage in males, yellow-faced grassquits inhabit weedy fields, grassland edges, and forest clearings from Mexico through Central America and throughout most of South America to Argentina. Highly adaptable and common in disturbed habitats, they forage on grass seeds and small berries. Males sing a high-pitched, buzzy trill from grass stems. Listed as Least Concern; one of the most common grassland finches in the neotropics.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キマユクビワスズメ
Chinese 黃臉離草雀
Spanish Semillero Tomeguín
French Sporophile grand-chanteur
German Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink
Russian Золотолицый тиарис

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink?
The scientific name of Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink is Tiaris olivaceus. It belongs to the genus Tiaris.
What is the conservation status of Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink?
Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink (Tiaris olivaceus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink live?
Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.
What family does Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink belong to?
Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink (Tiaris olivaceus) belongs to the genus Tiaris, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink endangered?
No, Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink (Tiaris olivaceus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink belong to?
Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink (Tiaris olivaceus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Tiaris — 1 Species

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Goldbrauen-Gimpelfink
Tiaris olivaceus
LC

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