Dusky-headed Brushfinch
NameDusky-headed Brushfinch
Common NameDusky-headed Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes fuscoolivaceus
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)31.5
Plumage DetailsBright yellow underparts and rump, olive-yellow back, and dark wings and tail. The head and throat are a distinctive dusky black, creating a strong contrast with the yellow body.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include sharp, high-pitched notes and rapid, often accelerating trills.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the Andes in Colombia, primarily found in the Western and Central Cordilleras.
Identifying FeaturesDusky black head, Bright yellow underparts, Olive-yellow back, Dark wings and tail, Endemic to Colombian Andes
Description
This striking brushfinch features a bright yellow body contrasting sharply with a dusky black head. It is typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests in the Andes, often in pairs or small groups.
