Bay-crowned Brushfinch
NameBay-crowned Brushfinch
Common NameBay-crowned Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes rufinucha
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)24
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive bay (rufous-chestnut) crown, contrasting with a broad black mask across the eyes and a prominent white malar stripe. The upperparts are dark gray, and the underparts are paler gray, often with a whitish throat.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'chip' notes and a rapid, chattering trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, specifically in southern Peru and Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesBay-colored (rufous) crown, Black facial mask, White malar stripe, Gray body plumage, Found in montane forests
Description
The Bay-crowned Brushfinch is a medium-sized passerine characterized by its striking rufous crown and black facial mask. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in pairs or small groups.
