White-browed Brushfinch
NameWhite-browed Brushfinch
Common NameWhite-browed Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes leucopis
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThis brushfinch has a black head with a prominent, broad white supercilium (eyebrow) extending from the lores to the nape. Its upperparts, wings, and tail are olive-green, contrasting with grey underparts that fade to whitish on the belly. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched notes, often delivered rapidly, and can also feature a trilling quality.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes mountain range, found in southern Colombia and northern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium on a black head, Olive-green upperparts, Grey underparts, Dark bill and legs
Description
The White-browed Brushfinch is a medium-sized passerine characterized by its striking head pattern. It typically forages in dense undergrowth within montane forests, often near the ground.
