Antioquia Brushfinch
A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches Scientific name : Atlapetes blancae Genus : Atlapetes Brush-finches
Antioquia Brushfinch, A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches
Botanical name: Atlapetes blancae
Genus: Atlapetes Brush-finches
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Description
The Antioquia brushfinch (Atlapetes blancae) is a poorly known species of bird from the family Passerellidae. It was scientifically described in 2007 on basis of three museum specimens from Antioquia, Colombia, which were previously labelled as slaty brushfinches (Atlapetus schistaceus). The specific epithet blancae refers to the whitish underparts of the new species, while also commemorating the Colombian lepidopterologist Blanca Huertas, the wife of ornithologist Thomas M. Donegan (who described the species). All three museum skins were collected in the 20th century, but only one label has a date, which is given as 1971. Subsequent fieldwork in Antioquia has failed to find this species again. The species description has been approved by the South American Classification Committee. It has been recommended for a critically endangered status. 
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Habitat
Antioquia Brushfinch typically inhabits environments characterized by shrubby vegetation, including lower layers of shrub habitats, short forests, and occasionally backyard gardens. These areas are often dominated by various species of flowering plants, shrubs, and small trees. Furthermore, the species can be found in regions with moor vegetation, including stunted shrubs and grasses on impoverished soil, and wet valley areas with a high abundance of native flora. The conservation status of the habitats, especially those that have seen significant arboreal vegetation loss, is critical for the survival of antioquia Brushfinch.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Atlapetes Brush-finches Species
Antioquia Brushfinch 
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