Pale-naped Brushfinch
A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches Scientific name : Atlapetes pallidinucha Genus : Atlapetes Brush-finches
Pale-naped Brushfinch, A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches
Botanical name: Atlapetes pallidinucha
Genus: Atlapetes Brush-finches
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Description General Info
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Description
The pale-naped brushfinch (Atlapetes pallidinucha) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Pale-naped Brushfinch consumes a variety of berries, seeds, plant material, and insects, foraging mainly on or near the ground in dense understorey and shrubbery. Often feeding in pairs or groups, pale-naped Brushfinch may also join mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
Pale-naped Brushfinch is typically found in subtropical to temperate forest environments, favoring areas such as forest borders and understorey. These birds have a strong affinity for habitats with ample vegetation, including stunted shrubby second growth, elfin forests, and shrubs. They also frequently inhabit the interiors of temperate forests, with a notable preference for bamboo thickets.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Atlapetes Brush-finches Species
Pale-naped Brushfinch