Chestnut-capped Brushfinch
Chestnut-capped Brushfinch
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The Chestnut-capped Brushfinch is a striking sparrow known for its rich chestnut crown and prominent white supercilium. It is a common, yet often elusive, inhabitant of montane forests.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Andes from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into Bolivia. It occupies humid montane forests, cloud forests, and high-altitude scrub, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often complex, song. Look for it foraging on the ground or in low to mid-level vegetation. Its bold chestnut cap, white eyebrow, and black eye-stripe are excellent field marks.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon, when its calls and songs are frequently heard.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Andes from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into Bolivia. It occupies humid montane forests, cloud forests, and high-altitude scrub, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often complex, song. Look for it foraging on the ground or in low to mid-level vegetation. Its bold chestnut cap, white eyebrow, and black eye-stripe are excellent field marks.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon, when its calls and songs are frequently heard.
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This brushfinch is renowned for its complex and varied song, which can differ significantly between populations, leading to debates on its taxonomic divisions.
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