Black-capped Brushfinch
Black-capped Brushfinch
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The Black-capped Brushfinch is a distinctive bird of the Andes, easily recognized by its solid black cap and a clear white stripe below the eye. It is found in dense montane scrub and forest edges.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru. It inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense secondary growth, particularly at forest edges and clearings at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its solid black cap, white supercilium, black eye-stripe, and a prominent white malar stripe. It typically forages low in dense vegetation. Listen for its distinctive, often repetitive, song.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru. It inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense secondary growth, particularly at forest edges and clearings at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its solid black cap, white supercilium, black eye-stripe, and a prominent white malar stripe. It typically forages low in dense vegetation. Listen for its distinctive, often repetitive, song.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
This species has a particularly loud and far-carrying song for its size, often given from an exposed perch within dense vegetation.
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