Pale-headed Brushfinch
Pale-headed Brushfinch
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The Pale-billed Brushfinch is a distinctive bird of the Andes, known for its noticeably pale, often yellow, bill and a bold facial pattern. It is a shy inhabitant of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the highlands of southern Ecuador and northern Peru. It inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense secondary growth, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its pale, often yellowish, bill, which is highly diagnostic. Also note its black head, white supercilium, and olive-green body. It typically forages low in dense vegetation. Listen for its clear, whistled song.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to the highlands of southern Ecuador and northern Peru. It inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense secondary growth, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its pale, often yellowish, bill, which is highly diagnostic. Also note its black head, white supercilium, and olive-green body. It typically forages low in dense vegetation. Listen for its clear, whistled song.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its pale bill stands out against its dark plumage, making it a key feature for identification, especially when observed at close range.
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