Santa Marta Brushfinch
A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches Scientific name : Atlapetes melanocephalus Genus : Atlapetes Brush-finches
Santa Marta Brushfinch, A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches
Botanical name: Atlapetes melanocephalus
Genus: Atlapetes Brush-finches
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Description
Photo By Michael Woodruff
Description
The Santa Marta brushfinch (Atlapetes melanocephalus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
17 cm
Habitat
Santa Marta Brushfinch typically inhabits a variety of microhabitats within humid montane forests. These birds are frequently found in shrubbery and at the forest edges, as well as in secondary forests. They are also known to occupy overgrown, brushy pastures and agricultural areas including shade coffee and fruit plantations, along with gardens. Notably, they tend not to dwell in the interiors of mature forests.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Michael Woodruff
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Atlapetes Brush-finches Species
Santa Marta Brushfinch