Black-headed Brushfinch
A species of Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows Scientific name : Arremon atricapillus Genus : Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
Black-headed Brushfinch, A species of Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
Botanical name: Arremon atricapillus
Genus: Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
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Description
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Description
The black-headed brushfinch (Arremon atricapillus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is found in the undergrowth of humid forest, especially near edges, at altitudes of 300 to 1,200 metres (980 to 3,940 ft) in Colombia and Panama.
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-headed Brushfinch primarily consumes insects, ants, beetles, and seeds, foraging for them on the ground with unique adaptations for exploiting these food sources.
Habitat
Black-headed Brushfinch typically inhabits humid and wet forest areas, including brushy borders, with a penchant for dense, old second-growth vegetation. Preferring the dense undergrowth of moist montane forests, black-headed Brushfinch thrives in tangled vegetation often found along the edges of these habitats. These birds are generally found at elevations ranging from 500 to 1500 meters in mountainous regions.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Species
Black-headed Brushfinch