Gray-browed Brushfinch
NameGray-browed Brushfinch
Common NameGray-browed Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes superciliaris
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)31.5
Plumage DetailsThis brushfinch has a black crown and nape, contrasted by a prominent white supercilium (brow) extending from the bill to behind the eye. It features a white throat, dark gray sides of the head and breast, olive-green back and wings, and a gray belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp 'chip' or 'tsip' notes. Its song is typically a rapid, somewhat jumbled series of notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of Costa Rica, primarily found in the Cordillera Central and Talamanca mountains.
Identifying FeaturesBlack crown, Prominent white supercilium, White throat, Olive-green back, Gray underparts
Description
The Gray-browed Brushfinch is a medium-sized passerine known for its striking head pattern. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often in pairs or small groups, searching for insects and fruits.
