Tepui Brushfinch
A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches Scientific name : Atlapetes personatus Genus : Atlapetes Brush-finches
Tepui Brushfinch, A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches
Botanical name: Atlapetes personatus
Genus: Atlapetes Brush-finches
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The tepui brushfinch (Atlapetes personatus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
18 cm
Habitat
Tepui Brushfinch inhabits the margins of humid montane forests and understories, preferring areas with dense vegetation such as melastome-rich secondary growths, commonly on white sand soils. This species is also found in regions with bamboo thickets, often in areas of high moisture and dense plant growth.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Atlapetes Brush-finches Species
Tepui Brushfinch