Cuzco Brushfinch
A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches Scientific name : Atlapetes canigenis Genus : Atlapetes Brush-finches
Cuzco Brushfinch, A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches
Botanical name: Atlapetes canigenis
Genus: Atlapetes Brush-finches
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Description
Brushfinches are typically medium-size sparrows, with long tails. Brushfinches are usually gray or olive in colour with a contrasting crown. Cuzco brushfinches are two-toned with a uniform dusky gray and a rufous crown. The center of the belly, as well as the other underparts, are lighter gray than the outside, which is dark gray and the rufous color extends to the nape. The crown is boarded by a black stripe extending from in front of the eyes until the gray auriculars. The tail and wings are blackish with the primaries margined slightly with a grayish external. There is a slight fulvous or tawny tint to the remiges most external parts. One important note is that the Cuzco brushfinch shows considerable variation with the intensity of gray in the underparts - some almost uniformly dark gray below and others that are pale gray with grayish-white abdomens. Males and females are extremely similar in colour, with the female being slightly smaller. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Cuzco Brushfinch primarily consumes terrestrial invertebrates, seeds, and small fruits. Noted for sub-canopy foraging, cuzco Brushfinch's diet resembles that of related species, with observed seed consumption from trees.
Habitat
Cuzco Brushfinch typically inhabits the humid temperate zones of the Andean mountain range, favoring the edges of humid montane forests. These regions encompass broadleaf forests with dense undergrowth, which provide optimal conditions for foraging and nesting. The species is adapted to live along the forested slopes, where the climate is generally cool and moist, supporting a diverse ecosystem that sustains cuzco Brushfinch.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The Cuzco brushfinch is native to the Americas. More specifically it is an endemic of south-central Peru where it is found in montane areas of the Andes. The known elevation range for this brushfinch is approximately 2,300–3,600 m (7,550–11,810 ft) above sea level. They are mostly seen in the surrounding areas of Cusco.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Atlapetes Brush-finches Species
Cuzco Brushfinch 
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