The White-browed Brushfinch is a distinctive bird of the Andes, easily identified by its prominent white supercilium and dark crown. It is a common inhabitant of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes of northern Peru and southern Ecuador. It inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense secondary growth, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its bold white supercilium contrasting with a dark crown and olive-green body. It forages in the understory and mid-story. Listen for its clear, whistled song, often a repeated phrase.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes of northern Peru and southern Ecuador. It inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense secondary growth, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its bold white supercilium contrasting with a dark crown and olive-green body. It forages in the understory and mid-story. Listen for its clear, whistled song, often a repeated phrase.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
This species often joins mixed-species foraging flocks, particularly during the non-breeding season, to increase foraging efficiency and predator detection.
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