Black-fronted Brushfinch
NameBlack-fronted Brushfinch
Common NameBlack-fronted Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes nigrifrons
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black face, a rich rufous (chestnut) crown, and bright yellow underparts extending from the throat to the undertail coverts. The upperparts, including the back, wings, and tail, are dark gray.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include sharp, metallic notes and a rapid, often accelerating trill or series of chirps.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Santa Marta Mountains in northern Colombia.
Identifying Featuresblack face, rufous crown, bright yellow underparts, dark gray upperparts, small size
Description
This striking brushfinch is characterized by its black face, rufous crown, and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in pairs or small groups, searching for insects and plant matter.
