Olive-headed Brushfinch
Olive-headed Brushfinch
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The Olive-headed Brushfinch is a small, inconspicuous bird with an olive-green head and a plain, unstreaked body. It typically forages in the dense understory of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Found along the eastern slope of the Andes from southern Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru. It inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and bamboo thickets, usually at mid-elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic song, a series of clear, rising whistles. Look for it sifting through leaf litter or low branches in dense cover. Its uniform olive-green head (lacking strong crown or facial stripes) and unstreaked underparts are key identification points.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found along the eastern slope of the Andes from southern Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru. It inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and bamboo thickets, usually at mid-elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic song, a series of clear, rising whistles. Look for it sifting through leaf litter or low branches in dense cover. Its uniform olive-green head (lacking strong crown or facial stripes) and unstreaked underparts are key identification points.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
This species can be quite secretive, often remaining hidden in thickets, making its identification challenging without familiarity with its vocalizations.
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