Slaty Brushfinch
Slaty Brushfinch
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The Slaty Brushfinch is a rather plain-looking bird of the Andes, characterized by its uniform slaty-gray plumage and a subtle rufous crown. It is a shy inhabitant of dense montane scrub.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to Bolivia. It inhabits dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets, and forest edges in humid montane forests and páramo edges, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive song. Look for its overall uniform slaty-gray plumage, with a subtle rufous wash on the crown. It forages low in dense vegetation, often on the ground, making patience key to observation.
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 from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to Bolivia. It inhabits dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets, and forest edges in humid montane forests and páramo edges, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive song. Look for its overall uniform slaty-gray plumage, with a subtle rufous wash on the crown. It forages low in dense vegetation, often on the ground, making patience key to observation.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Despite its subdued coloration, its song is often described as a series of clear, ringing notes that echo through its dense habitat.
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