Rufous-eared Brushfinch
A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches Scientific name : Atlapetes rufigenis Genus : Atlapetes Brush-finches
Rufous-eared Brushfinch, A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches
Botanical name: Atlapetes rufigenis
Genus: Atlapetes Brush-finches
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Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Description
The rufous-eared brushfinch (Atlapetes rufigenis) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is found at high altitudes in woodland and shrub in the Andes of west-central Peru. It sometimes includes the Apurimac brush finch as a subspecies. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Habitat
The habitat of rufous-eared Brushfinch consists predominantly of Polylepis and mixed Polylepis/Gynoxys woodlands. These birds are typically found in areas with dense and fairly humid shrubbery adjacent to forest lines. The general environmental conditions of their habitat feature a combination of woodlands and thick underbrush, fostering a certain ecological complexity conducive to their lifestyle.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Atlapetes Brush-finches Species
Rufous-eared Brushfinch 
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