Costa Rican Brushfinch
A species of Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows Scientific name : Arremon costaricensis Genus : Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
Costa Rican Brushfinch, A species of Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
Botanical name: Arremon costaricensis
Genus: Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
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Description
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Description
The Costa Rican brushfinch or grey-striped brushfinch (Arremon costaricensis) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is found in the undergrowth of humid forest, especially near the edges, at altitudes of 300 to 1,200 metres (980 to 3,940 ft) in Panama and Costa Rica.
Size
20 cm
Feeding Habits
Costa Rican Brushfinch consumes a diet comprising insects and seeds, often foraging among decaying leaves. It showcases unique foraging methods adapted to its diet.
Habitat
Costa Rican Brushfinch predominantly inhabits the underbrush of dense, humid tropical forests and thickets across broad geographical regions with such ecosystems. They are commonly found at elevations ranging from 240 to 1500 meters above sea level. Costa Rican Brushfinch exhibits a preference for dense bamboo thickets and can also be observed at the edges of forests and in clearings, provided these locations are in close proximity to dense vegetation.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Species
Costa Rican Brushfinch