Costa Rican Brushfinch
NameCosta Rican Brushfinch
Common NameCosta Rican Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes tibialis
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)31.5
Plumage DetailsThis brushfinch has a distinctive black head and face, contrasting sharply with a prominent white throat patch. Its upperparts, including the back and wings, are olive-green, while the breast and flanks are gray, fading to a whitish belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp 'chip' notes and a series of high-pitched, thin, somewhat reedy whistles. Its song is often a rapid, complex series of varied notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Talamanca mountain range, found in the highlands of Costa Rica and extending into western Panama.
Identifying Featuresblack head, white throat patch, olive-green back, gray underparts, dark bill
Description
The Costa Rican Brushfinch is a medium-sized passerine found in the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama. It typically forages in dense undergrowth within humid montane forests, often in pairs or small groups. This species is characterized by its striking black head and white throat.
