Under the name of HABIAS (_Saltator_) we shall include a group of South
American Parrot Finches that are distinguished by their thick beaks,
short wings, and long tails, the latter being rounded at the tip, as are
the wings. The first quill of the latter is much shorter than the rest,
the legs are very powerful, and the beak, which is black, high, and
compressed at its edge, is almost straight at the tip. The upper part of
the back and wings are of an olive green.