Golden-crowned Brushfinch
NameGolden-crowned Brushfinch
Common NameGolden-crowned Brushfinch
Scientific NameArremon aurantiirostris
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe Golden-crowned Brushfinch features a bright yellow median crown stripe flanked by black lateral crown stripes and a broad black mask covering the lores and ear-coverts. Its back and wings are olive-green, darkening on the primaries and tail. The underparts are olive-yellow, fading to whitish on the belly, and it has a distinctive bicolored bill, black on the upper mandible and orange-red on the lower.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically include a series of sharp, metallic 'chip' notes or a rapid, accelerating trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeIts range extends from southern Mexico through Central America (Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) and into northwestern South America (Colombia and Ecuador).
Identifying Featuresbright yellow crown stripe, black facial mask, olive-green body, bicolored bill (black upper, orange-red lower)
Description
This striking brushfinch is characterized by its bright yellow crown stripe and prominent black facial mask. It is typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of humid tropical and subtropical forests, often near the ground.
