Sooty-faced Finch
A species of Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows Scientific name : Arremon crassirostris Genus : Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
Sooty-faced Finch, A species of Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
Botanical name: Arremon crassirostris
Genus: Arremon Brush-finches and Sparrows
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Description
The sooty-faced finch (Arremon crassirostris) is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae. Until recently, it was placed in the genus Lysurus. It is found in the Talamancan montane forests and the Serranía del Darién. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Sooty-faced Finch primarily consumes insects, spiders, and berries. Foraging mainly on the ground, it employs a methodical search, flipping over debris to uncover food. This finch's varied diet highlights its adaptability in different habitats.
Habitat
Sooty-faced Finch primarily inhabits dense, humid tropical forests and shrubby thickets, favoring terrain that includes hilly areas. This bird species thrives in the understory, particularly in ravines and along stream bottoms where the vegetation is lush and thick. Its habitat ranges in elevation from approximately 600 to 2340 meters, often associated with wet forest conditions that provide ample cover and foraging opportunities.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Species
Sooty-faced Finch 
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