Sooty-faced Finch
NameSooty-faced Finch
Common NameSooty-faced Finch
Scientific NameArremon crassirostris
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)28
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features olive-green upperparts and flanks, a distinctive reddish-brown crown, a black face and lores, a prominent white malar stripe extending to the side of the neck, a white throat, and a pale greyish-white belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tseet' calls, and a song consisting of a rapid series of similar notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying Featuresreddish-brown crown, black face, white malar stripe, olive-green body
Description
This small, striking sparrow is characterized by its olive-green body, reddish-brown crown, and contrasting black face with a prominent white malar stripe. It typically forages in the undergrowth of humid montane forests, often near streams.
