Olive Finch
Arremon castaneiceps
The Olive Finch (Arremon castaneiceps) is a rare new world sparrow found in 3 countries, weighing about 37 g. The olive finch is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae.
About the Olive Finch
The olive finch is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. Until recently, it was placed in the genus Lysurus.
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How to identify it
The olive finch has olive green plumage with a chestnut crown and nape. The face and throat are dark gray, and the wings and tail are darker in color than the rest. The tail is more rounded compared to other Arremon species. A juvenile olive finch presents similarly to adults but with a duller crown, olive throat and face, and uneven plumage coloration. More specific information on the bird's molt and its timing is not available for this species. It has a brown or dark brown iris, black or dark gray bill, and black tarsi and toes. The olive finch has a length of 15.5-16.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Olive Finch can be seen all year round, with peak activity in December. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Olive Finch?
- The olive finch has olive green plumage with a chestnut crown and nape. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Olive Finch?
- The Olive Finch is a small sized bird weighing about 37 g.
- Where can you see an Olive Finch?
- The Olive Finch occurs in 3 countries, including Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
- What birds look similar to an Olive Finch?
- The Olive Finch is most easily confused with the Black-capped Sparrow, the Sierra Nevada Brushfinch and the Half-collared Sparrow.
- Is the Olive Finch endangered?
- The Olive Finch is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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