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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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson 
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
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
Photo By Lars Petersson 
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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