Ochre-breasted Brushfinch
A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches Scientific name : Atlapetes semirufus Genus : Atlapetes Brush-finches
Ochre-breasted Brushfinch, A species of Atlapetes Brush-finches
Botanical name: Atlapetes semirufus
Genus: Atlapetes Brush-finches
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The ochre-breasted brushfinch (Atlapetes semirufus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Ochre-breasted Brushfinch's diet consists primarily of seeds, arthropods, berries, and small fruits. It forages on the forest floor and in vegetation, flicking leaves with its bill to uncover food. Typically found in pairs or small groups, ochre-breasted Brushfinch feeds near the ground under the dense understory.
Habitat
The ochre-breasted Brushfinch typically resides in areas dense with shrubbery and understory vegetation, frequently found along the edges of forests. This species also thrives in secondary growth environments, including regenerating clearings within broader forested regions.
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
Ochre-breasted Brushfinch