Olive Finch
A species of Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows Scientific name : Arremon castaneiceps Genus : Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
Olive Finch, A species of Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
Botanical name: Arremon castaneiceps
Genus: Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
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Description
Description
The olive finch (Arremon castaneiceps) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. Until recently, it was placed in the genus Lysurus. It is found in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador and far northern Peru where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
17 cm
Habitat
The olive Finch typically dwells in humid montane evergreen forests, favoring areas with dense undergrowth. Its preferred environments are often characterized by a proximity to water bodies, such as ravines, streams, and rivers, which are integral to the dense and moist habitat conditions it inhabits.
Dite type
Granivorous