Bolivian Brushfinch
A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches Scientific name : Atlapetes rufinucha Genus : Atlapetes Brush-finches
Bolivian Brushfinch, A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches
Botanical name: Atlapetes rufinucha
Genus: Atlapetes Brush-finches
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Description
The Bolivian brushfinch or rufous-naped brushfinch (Atlapetes rufinucha) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is endemic to Bolivia and is found in humid Andean forests. It sometimes includes the rufous-naped brushfinch, Vilcabamba brushfinch and grey-eared brushfinches as subspecies.
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Bolivian Brushfinch forages primarily on or near the ground, often in pairs or family groups. Specific dietary preferences are not well-documented, suggesting a possibly varied diet.
Habitat
The habitat of bolivian Brushfinch primarily includes the edges of montane forests and Yungas forests, as well as moist highland thickets. It can also be found in overgrown pastures and areas of secondary growth, indicating a preference for somewhat disturbed or transitional areas with dense vegetation.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Atlapetes Brush-finches Species
Bolivian Brushfinch