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Saffron Finch
Sicalis flaveola
(L 5.25")
Numerous and widespread in
northern South America
...often in flocks.
Juvenile
El Jardin B&B
Quito
11Jan2011
Sicalis is Greek for small black-headed bird
mentioned by Epicharmus, Aristotle, et al;
flaveola is Latin for golden-yellow.
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