Perijá Brushfinch
NamePerijá Brushfinch
Common NamePerijá Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes nigrifrons
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsThis brushfinch has a black head with a conspicuous white stripe (supercilium) extending from above the eye towards the nape. A broad white collar separates the black head from the olive-brown back and wings. Its underparts are gray, fading to whitish on the belly, and it possesses a dark, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'chip' notes, often delivered rapidly. It also has a more complex, varied song that can be described as a rapid, chattering melody.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeThe Perijá Brushfinch is endemic to the Serranía de Perijá mountain range, which forms part of the border between northeastern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head with white supercilium, Broad white collar, Olive-brown upperparts, Gray breast and whitish belly, Restricted range in the Perijá mountains
Description
The Perijá Brushfinch is a distinctive passerine bird characterized by its striking black head, prominent white supercilium, and broad white collar. It typically forages in dense undergrowth within its restricted montane forest habitat, often seen alone or in pairs.
