Rufous-capped Brushfinch
NameRufous-capped Brushfinch
Common NameRufous-capped Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes rufinucha
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent rufous (reddish-brown) cap, contrasting with gray sides of the head and nape. The back and wings are olive-gray, while the throat and entire underparts are bright yellow. It has a dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched "chip" notes and a rapid, often trilling song, typically delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, primarily in southern Peru and Bolivia, inhabiting humid montane forests and forest edges.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown, gray head sides, bright yellow underparts, olive-gray back, dark bill
Description
This small, colorful brushfinch is characterized by its distinctive rufous crown, gray upperparts, and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages in dense undergrowth within montane forests, often moving in pairs or small groups.
