Litttle Yellow Finch
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
Litttle Yellow Finch
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I am up in the air over whether this is a pair of male Orange-Fronted Yellow Finch or a pair of Saffron Finches. They are very similar birds, only the Orange-Fronted is said to be smaller with more orange on his front. This pair was tiny; I really cannot imagine a smaller finch. Images I’ve looked at for both seem to contradict each other and all descriptions that I’ve found for Hawaii Finches talk about the introduction of the Saffron Finch, hence my confusion. You be the judge…
Vibrant yellow in color and small in size, these Finches can be spotted throughout the islands. A native to South America, it is believed they were first introduced to Hawaii in the 1960s. They are very energetic, their diet mainly consists of seeds and grains, but they also forage for insects and plants so it’s easiest to catch a glimpse of them while they rummage the ground. They are vibrant, striking birds that thrive in the Hawaiian Islands.
Copyright 2017 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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A Birding Group - Wings 11.22.17
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November 20th, 2017
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