Monte Yellow Finch
Sicalis mendozae
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Argentina
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Monte Yellow Finch(Sicalis mendozae) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. The Monte Yellow Finch is found in the Monte Desert in the Catamarca Province of Argentina. The Monte Yellow Finches' habitat is tropical and high-altitude jungles. They are located in high-altitude jungle environments.
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Range and habitat
Andes of western Argentina (Río Negro to Mendoza and San Luis).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Monte yellow finch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
