Peruvian Slaty Brushfinch
Peruvian Slaty Brushfinch
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The Rufous-crowned Brushfinch is a distinctive bird of the Andes, known for its bright rufous crown and contrasting white supercilium. It is a common inhabitant of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane forests of Peru, specifically along the eastern slope of the Andes. It inhabits dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets, and forest edges, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its prominent rufous crown, white supercilium, and dark eye-stripe. It forages in the understory and mid-story. Listen for its distinctive, often complex, song, which is a key identification feature.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane forests of Peru, specifically along the eastern slope of the Andes. It inhabits dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets, and forest edges, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its prominent rufous crown, white supercilium, and dark eye-stripe. It forages in the understory and mid-story. Listen for its distinctive, often complex, song, which is a key identification feature.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species has a particularly loud and varied song, often incorporating mimicry of other bird calls within its repertoire.
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