The hooded siskin (Spinus magellanicus) name comes from the male's distinct black cap, or "hood," which contrasts with its bright yellow body. The female is dull yellow olive with yellow wing patches and pale yellow underparts. It is the most widespread siskin in South America, inhabiting a variety of open habitats from sea level up to 5,000 meters – open woodlands, scrubland, savannas, agricultural areas, parks, and gardens. Its distribution spans the Andes from Colombia to Chile, lowlands from Brazil to Argentina, and an isolated population in Venezuela.
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