Finches (Fringillidae)

Olivaceous Siskin (Carduelis olivacea) - HBW 15, p. 554

French: Chardonneret olivâtre German: Olivzeisig Spanish: Jilguero Oliváceo

Taxonomy: Spinus olivaceus Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1894, Vitoc, Juní.
Has been considered conspecific with C. magellanica, differing mainly in habitat preference, but hybridizes in area of range overlap in NW Peru; further research required. Monotypic.

Distribution: E slope of Andes from E & SE Ecuador S to Peru and WC Bolivia.