The Ochre-breasted Brushfinch is a relatively plain yet distinctive sparrow, noted for its subtle ochre wash on the chest and an overall olive-brown plumage. It is often found in the understory of montane forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane forests of the Talamanca Mountain Range in Costa Rica and western Panama. It typically inhabits dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets, and forest edges at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its whistled song. Observe quietly in dense forest undergrowth; it often stays low. Look for its plain, olive-brown plumage and the faint ochre tint on its breast, along with a pale eye and dark lores.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, active year-round. Most vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane forests of the Talamanca Mountain Range in Costa Rica and western Panama. It typically inhabits dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets, and forest edges at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its whistled song. Observe quietly in dense forest undergrowth; it often stays low. Look for its plain, olive-brown plumage and the faint ochre tint on its breast, along with a pale eye and dark lores.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, active year-round. Most vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its somewhat subdued coloration, its song is often described as rich and melodious, making it a pleasant sound of the Andean cloud forest.
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