White-headed Brushfinch
NameWhite-headed Brushfinch
Common NameWhite-headed Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes albiceps
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsThis brushfinch has a distinctive white head with a contrasting dark brown to blackish crown and nape. Its upperparts are greyish-brown, while the underparts are a paler grey, often with a whitish belly. The wings are darker with some faint white markings, and it has a black bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tsip' calls, often given in a series. It also produces a more complex, varied song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe White-headed Brushfinch is endemic to a restricted range in northern Peru and southern Ecuador, inhabiting subtropical and tropical dry or moist montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesWhite head with dark crown and nape, Greyish-brown upperparts, Paler grey underparts, Black bill, Found in dense undergrowth
Description
The White-headed Brushfinch is a medium-sized sparrow-like bird characterized by its striking white head and dark crown. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in pairs or small groups.
