White-naped Brushfinch
NameWhite-naped Brushfinch
Common NameWhite-naped Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes albinucha
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsThe White-naped Brushfinch has a black head with a broad white stripe running from the forehead to the nape. Its throat and malar region are bright yellow, contrasting with dark greyish-black upperparts and flanks. The belly is whitish to pale grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically include sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'seep' notes, and sometimes a rapid, chattering trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid montane forests from southern Mexico through Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) and into northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru).
Identifying Featuresblack head, prominent white crown stripe, bright yellow throat, dark grey upperparts, whitish belly, small size
Description
This small, striking brushfinch is characterized by its dark head with a prominent white crown stripe and bright yellow throat. It typically forages in dense undergrowth of humid montane forests, often in pairs or small groups.
