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Molecular-genetic data suggest that genus is most closely related to the "hooded" group of sierra-finches (Black-hooded Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus atriceps), Peruvian Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus punensis), Grey-hooded Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus gayi) and Patagonian Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus patagonicus)). Also, that it belongs within the tanager family (Thraupidae). Present species may form a superspecies with Greenish Yellow-Finch (Sicalis olivascens) and was previously considered conspecific, but differs significantly in plumage, shape, structure and vocalizations. What originally appeared to be an isolated population of present species was recently discovered in east-central Argentina, in Sierra de la Ventana (southern Buenos Aires). Later suggested to be some form of Greater Yellow-Finch (Sicalis auriventris). However, nesting habits are quite different from both species. Further investigation is needed.


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