Fulvous-headed Brushfinch
NameFulvous-headed Brushfinch
Common NameFulvous-headed Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes fulviceps
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are a distinctive bright rufous (fulvous) color, with blackish lores and an area around the eye. The upperparts are olive-green, while the underparts are bright yellow, sometimes with an olive wash on the flanks. The bill is small and black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of thin, high-pitched notes, often described as a rapid, chattering trill or a sequence of 'tsit' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Andes mountain range, found in southern Bolivia and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesBright rufous head, Blackish lores, Olive-green upperparts, Bright yellow underparts, Small, dark bill
Description
The Fulvous-headed Brushfinch is a small, striking passerine bird characterized by its bright rufous head and contrasting olive-yellow body. It typically forages in dense undergrowth within humid montane forests, often moving in pairs or small groups.
