Ochre-breasted Brushfinch
NameOchre-breasted Brushfinch
Common NameOchre-breasted Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes semirufus
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)31.5
Plumage DetailsThe head, throat, and breast are a vibrant ochre-orange, transitioning to a paler yellow-ochre on the belly. Its back, wings, and tail are dusky olive-green. It possesses a dark eye and a relatively stout, pale conical bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, metallic 'chip' notes and a rapid, chattering trill, often given from dense cover.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the Andes in Colombia and Venezuela, specifically the Eastern Andes of Colombia and the Cordillera de Mérida in Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesBright ochre-orange head and underparts, Olive-green back and wings, Stout, pale conical bill, Secretive behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
A medium-sized brushfinch characterized by its striking ochre-orange head and underparts, contrasting with olive-green upperparts. It typically forages secretively in the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests.
