White-winged Brushfinch
NameWhite-winged Brushfinch
Common NameWhite-winged Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes leucopterus
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsThis brushfinch has a rufous-orange crown, a black mask extending from the lores through the eye to the ear-coverts, and a contrasting white malar stripe and throat. Its upperparts are dark gray, while the underparts are paler gray. A conspicuous white patch is present on the primary coverts of the wing.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tseet' calls, often given in a rapid series. Its song is a more complex, varied series of notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Tumbes region, found in southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange crown, Black facial mask, White malar stripe and throat, Prominent white patch on wing, Gray upperparts and paler underparts
Description
The White-winged Brushfinch is a striking passerine found in dense undergrowth of humid montane forests. It is characterized by its distinctive head pattern and a prominent white patch on its wings. This species typically forages low in vegetation, often in pairs or small groups.
