The Chocó Brushfinch is a distinctive bird of the Chocó biogeographic region, characterized by its contrasting black head, white throat, and dark olive-green body. It is a denizen of humid lowland and foothill forests.
Where to spot
Found in the Chocó region of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. It inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests, dense secondary growth, and forest edges, typically at lower elevations.
How to spot
Look for its solid black head and contrasting white throat, which extends down the breast. It forages primarily on the ground or in low vegetation. Listen for its distinctive song, often a series of high-pitched whistles.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in the Chocó region of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. It inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests, dense secondary growth, and forest edges, typically at lower elevations.
How to spot
Look for its solid black head and contrasting white throat, which extends down the breast. It forages primarily on the ground or in low vegetation. Listen for its distinctive song, often a series of high-pitched whistles.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
This brushfinch is part of a complex of species, with some authorities considering it a separate species from similar-looking brushfinches found in the Andes.
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