Chestnut-capped Brushfinch
NameChestnut-capped Brushfinch
Common NameChestnut-capped Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes rufinucha
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent chestnut crown, a black mask extending from the bill through the eye, and a clean white throat and malar stripe. The upperparts are olive-green, and the underparts are greyish-white, sometimes with a faint yellowish wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'chip' notes and a rapid, chattering trill, often given from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the Andes in South America, primarily in Peru and Bolivia.
Identifying Featureschestnut cap, black face mask, white throat, olive-green back, greyish underparts
Description
This small, striking brushfinch is characterized by its vibrant chestnut cap, contrasting black face mask, and bright white throat. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in pairs or small groups.
