Rufous-capped Brushfinch
A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches Scientific name : Atlapetes pileatus Genus : Atlapetes Brush-finches
Rufous-capped Brushfinch, A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches
Botanical name: Atlapetes pileatus
Genus: Atlapetes Brush-finches
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Description
The rufous-capped brushfinch (Atlapetes pileatus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. 
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Rufous-capped Brushfinch consumes a varied diet of insects and seeds, foraging mainly on the ground. This species has adapted to seek out food covertly in dense underbrush, demonstrating a preference for certain seeds or insects based on availability.
Habitat
The rufous-capped Brushfinch predominantly dwells within the dense brush and undergrowth of the humid pine–oak forest belt. These forests are characteristic of highland regions and the species is typically found at elevations ranging from 900 to 3500 meters. The bird favors ecosystems that provide a combination of coniferous and broadleaved trees, offering an abundant underbrush for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Atlapetes Brush-finches Species
Rufous-capped Brushfinch 
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