Pale-headed Brushfinch
NamePale-headed Brushfinch
Common NamePale-headed Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes pallidiceps
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with dull yellowish-white to pale olive-buff underparts. The most striking feature is the pale, almost whitish, crown and face, which is bordered by a dark line extending through the eye. A small white patch is visible on the bend of the wing.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of high-pitched, thin, somewhat buzzy notes that often accelerate and descend. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very small and fragmented range within the inter-Andean valleys of southern Ecuador, specifically in the provinces of Azuay and Loja.
Identifying FeaturesPale, almost whitish crown and face, Olive-brown upperparts, Dull yellowish-white underparts, Small white patch on the bend of the wing, Dark bill and eye-line
Description
The Pale-headed Brushfinch is a medium-sized passerine known for its distinctive pale head. It typically forages on or near the ground in dense undergrowth, actively searching for insects and other invertebrates.
