Rufous-eared Brushfinch
NameRufous-eared Brushfinch
Common NameRufous-eared Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes rufigenis
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a prominent rufous (reddish-brown) crown and ear-coverts. The upperparts and underparts are primarily gray, often with a slightly paler belly. A subtle white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and malar stripe may be present, and it has a dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' calls. Its song is a more complex series of high-pitched whistles and trills.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of northwestern Peru, found in the regions of La Libertad, Cajamarca, and Ancash.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown and ear-coverts, Gray body plumage, Dark bill, Found in montane forests of northwestern Peru
Description
The Rufous-eared Brushfinch is a medium-sized passerine characterized by its distinctive rufous crown and ear-coverts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often moving in pairs or small groups. This species is endemic to the Andes of northwestern Peru.
