Black-faced Brushfinch
NameBlack-faced Brushfinch
Common NameBlack-faced Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes melanolaemus
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)31.5
Plumage DetailsThe head features a prominent black face and a bright rufous-orange crown. The upperparts are black, contrasting sharply with the bright yellow underparts. It has dark eyes and a dark, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'chip' notes and a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of south-central Peru, primarily found in the departments of Cusco and Apurímac.
Identifying Featuresblack face, rufous-orange crown, bright yellow underparts, black upperparts, dark conical bill
Description
This striking brushfinch is characterized by its bold black face, rufous-orange crown, and bright yellow underparts. It is typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth and forest edges of humid montane forests.
