White-rimmed Brushfinch
Atlapetes leucopis
A rare and striking finch-like bird restricted to cloud forest of the Andes of Ecuador and southern Colombia. It is black with an olive breast and belly and a chestnut crown; the bold, white “spectacles” set it apart from any other bird in range. Sexes look alike. Typically encountered alone or in pairs; stays low, and usually remains in dense cover. Often first detected by its song, which consists of a series of sweet whistles and chirps; it sings faster and mixes in rapid trills when agitated.
Identification
The white-rimmed brushfinch (Atlapetes leucopis) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Taxonomy
Genus: Atlapetes; Family: Passerellidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Atlapetes leucopis
- Authority
- (Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1878)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Passerellidae
- Genus
- Atlapetes
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: stable.
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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