Cuzco Brushfinch
NameCuzco Brushfinch
Common NameCuzco Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes canigenis
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsThe head is mostly black with a prominent rufous (reddish-brown) crown. Upperparts are dark slate-grey to blackish, and underparts are slightly paler grey. It has a dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched notes, often described as a rapid trill, and a distinctive 'chip' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of southeastern Peru, primarily found in the department of Cuzco (Cusco) at high elevations.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Dark slate-grey plumage, Brushfinch shape, Found in dense montane forest undergrowth
Description
The Cuzco Brushfinch is a medium-sized passerine characterized by its dark slate-grey plumage and a striking rufous crown. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests in the Andes, often staying hidden.
