Apurímac Brushfinch
NameApurímac Brushfinch
Common NameApurímac Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes forbesi
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous (reddish-brown) crown and nape, a prominent black mask extending from the lores through the eye to the ear-coverts, and a bright white malar stripe and throat. The upperparts are dark gray, while the underparts are pale gray to whitish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'chip' notes and a rapid, chattering song, often delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very restricted area in the Apurímac region of south-central Peru, found in the humid montane forests of the Andes.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown, black face mask, white throat, gray body plumage, endemic to Apurímac, Peru
Description
This medium-sized brushfinch is characterized by its striking rufous crown, black facial mask, and contrasting white throat. It typically forages in dense undergrowth within humid montane forests, often staying close to the ground.
