Rusty-bellied Brushfinch
NameRusty-bellied Brushfinch
Common NameRusty-bellied Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes nationi
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)31.5
Plumage DetailsThe head is entirely black, contrasting sharply with a clean white throat patch. The upperparts, including the back and wings, are a uniform dark gray. The underparts, from the breast to the undertail coverts, are a distinctive rusty-orange color.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp 'chip' or 'tsip' calls, often given in a series. Its song is typically a rapid, somewhat jumbled series of high-pitched notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of Peru, primarily found in the central and southern regions.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head, White throat patch, Gray upperparts, Rusty-orange belly, Medium-sized brushfinch
Description
The Rusty-bellied Brushfinch is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its striking black head, white throat, and contrasting rusty-orange belly. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and thickets in montane habitats.
