Monte Yellow Finch

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. The most common shrub they can be found in the Monte Desert is the creosote Larrea cuneifolia. It is a common shrub-type bush found in South America with yellow or white flowers, on which the Monte Yellow Finch can often be found perched. The species is primarily granivorous, feeding almost entirely on seeds during the winter months. == Migration == The Monte Yellow Finch is a full migrant. Meaning the entire population migrates seasonally between breeding and non-breeding areas. == Description == The Monte Yellow Finch has a vibrant yellow body, measures 13.5-14 cm, and weighs 16.5–19.8 g. However, the size of the bird doesn't differ between males and females; the colors do. The male Monte Yellow Finch, specifically the breeding male, is bright yellow. The underparts are also very bright yellow and can have a more olive-colored tint in their feathers. During the winter, the male feathers have a grey color, and…