Yellow-green Brushfinch
NameYellow-green Brushfinch
Common NameYellow-green Brushfinch
Scientific NameAtlapetes flaviceps
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)31.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black head, dark olive-green upperparts, and bright yellow-green underparts, particularly on the throat and breast. The wings and tail are dark, and the bill is pale.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tseet' calls, often given in a series, and a more complex, somewhat scratchy song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area in the Central Andes of Colombia, primarily found in the upper Magdalena Valley and adjacent slopes of the Cordillera Central in the Tolima department.
Identifying Featuresblack head, bright yellow-green underparts, dark olive-green upperparts, pale bill, restricted range in Colombian Andes
Description
This medium-sized brushfinch is characterized by its striking black head and bright yellow-green underparts. It typically forages in dense undergrowth within humid montane forests, often moving in pairs or small groups.
