Yellow-striped Brushfinch
A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches Scientific name : Atlapetes citrinellus Genus : Atlapetes Brush-finches
Yellow-striped Brushfinch, A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches
Botanical name: Atlapetes citrinellus
Genus: Atlapetes Brush-finches
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The yellow-striped brushfinch (Atlapetes citrinellus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is found in the Andean foothills of northwestern Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Yellow-striped Brushfinch primarily feeds on invertebrates like beetles, ants, spiders, and various others, across seasons. It also consumes fruits from over 30 plant species, contributing to seed dispersal. Yellow-striped Brushfinch forages on and near the ground but also in understorey and canopy for fruits, usually in pairs or family groups.
Habitat
The yellow-striped Brushfinch is commonly found in various forested habitats, ranging from alder woodlands to the thick undergrowth and border regions of Yungas forests. It adapts to different stages of forest maturity, inhabiting both old, mature forests and secondary growth areas.
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
Yellow-striped Brushfinch