Rufous-eared Brushfinch
Rufous-eared Brushfinch
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The Rufous-eared Brushfinch is a visually appealing bird of the Andes, characterized by its rufous ear coverts and a prominent white supercilium. It is a shy inhabitant of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes 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 rufous ear coverts, white supercilium, and dark crown and eye-stripe. It typically forages low in dense vegetation. Listen for its distinctive song, which can be a series of clear, whistled notes.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes 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 rufous ear coverts, white supercilium, and dark crown and eye-stripe. It typically forages low in dense vegetation. Listen for its distinctive song, which can be a series of clear, whistled notes.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found on steep, mossy slopes, where it meticulously forages for insects and seeds among the dense undergrowth.
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