Moustached Brushfinch
A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches Scientific name : Atlapetes albofrenatus Genus : Atlapetes Brush-finches
Moustached Brushfinch, A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches
Botanical name: Atlapetes albofrenatus
Genus: Atlapetes Brush-finches
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The moustached brushfinch (Atlapetes albofrenatus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is found in northern Colombia, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
17 cm
Habitat
The moustached Brushfinch resides in the undergrowth and midstory of moist subtropical and temperate forests, often abounding with oaks. It shows a preference for regions undergoing regrowth, such as clearings, and also thrives along dense roadside vegetation, especially where ferns and bamboo are prevalent. This species is adapted to edge habitats and can also be found in drier woodlands with ample undergrowth.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Atlapetes Brush-finches Species
Moustached Brushfinch