Apurimac Brushfinch (Atlapetes forbesi)
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Apurimac Brushfinch

Atlapetes forbesi Morrison, 1947

18–19 cmLength32 gWeight

The Apurimac brushfinch (Atlapetes forbesi) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.

Most records: Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Most records: Peru

Apurimac Brushfinch has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Carretera a Manú – Túneles PillahuataPeru1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Apurimac brushfinch (Atlapetes forbesi) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Apurimac Brushfinch?

The Apurimac Brushfinch is about 18–19 cm long and weighs around 32 g.

Where does the Apurimac Brushfinch live?

Its breeding range: South America: Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.

Is the Apurimac Brushfinch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Apurimac Brushfinch as Least Concern.

What does the Apurimac Brushfinch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Apurimac Brushfinch in?

It belongs to the family New World Sparrows (Passerellidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
18–19 cm
Weight
32 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
79 mm
Tail
88 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
27 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
New World Sparrows Passerellidae
Genus
Atlapetes

Other birds in the genus Atlapetes

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Apurimac Brushfinch

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