White-rimmed Brushfinch
NameWhite-rimmed Brushfinch
Common NameWhite-rimmed Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes leucopis
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)31.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous-chestnut crown, a black face with a distinctive white crescent below the eye. The upperparts are olive-green, contrasting with duller olive-yellow underparts. Wings and tail are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tsip' notes, often given in a rapid series or a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of southwestern Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown, black face, white crescent below eye, olive-green back, dull olive-yellow underparts
Description
The White-rimmed Brushfinch is a medium-sized passerine characterized by its striking rufous crown and a prominent white crescent below its black eye. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in pairs or small groups.
