Sierra Nevada Brushfinch
A species of Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows Scientific name : Arremon basilicus Genus : Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
Sierra Nevada Brushfinch, A species of Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
Botanical name: Arremon basilicus
Genus: Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
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Description
Description
The Sierra Nevada brushfinch (Arremon basilicus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is found in the undergrowth of humid forests, especially near the edges, at altitudes of 300 to 1,200 metres (980 to 3,940 ft) in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in northern Colombia. 
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Sierra Nevada Brushfinch forages on the ground, often under vegetation cover, scratching at leaf litter for food. It feeds primarily alone or in pairs.
Habitat
The sierra Nevada Brushfinch is typically found in the understory of humid montane forests. These areas are characterized by dense vegetation with moisture prevalent in the atmosphere, often near natural clearings or forest margins.
Dite type
Granivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Species
Sierra Nevada Brushfinch 
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