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Black-fronted Brushfinch
Atlapetes nigrifrons Phelps, WH & Gilliard, 1940
17 cmLength24 gWeight
The black-fronted brushfinch (Atlapetes nigrifrons) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The black-fronted brushfinch (Atlapetes nigrifrons) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
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Questions
How big is the Black-fronted Brushfinch?
The Black-fronted Brushfinch is about 17 cm long and weighs around 24 g.
Where does the Black-fronted Brushfinch live?
Its breeding range: South America: Perijá Mountains (Colombia-Venezuela border).
Is the Black-fronted Brushfinch endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-fronted Brushfinch as Least Concern.
What does the Black-fronted Brushfinch eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Black-fronted Brushfinch in?
It belongs to the family New World Sparrows (Passerellidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 17 cm
- Weight
- 24 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 75 mm
- Tail
- 73 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 26 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Perijá Mountains (Colombia-Venezuela border)
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
Rufous-capped BrushfinchAtlapetes pileatus
White-naped BrushfinchAtlapetes albinucha
Yellow-thighed BrushfinchAtlapetes tibialis
Yellow-green BrushfinchAtlapetes luteoviridis
Moustached BrushfinchAtlapetes albofrenatus
Tepui BrushfinchAtlapetes personatus
Santa Marta BrushfinchAtlapetes melanocephalus
Ochre-breasted BrushfinchAtlapetes semirufus
Yellow-headed BrushfinchAtlapetes flaviceps
Dusky-headed BrushfinchAtlapetes fuscoolivaceus
White-rimmed BrushfinchAtlapetes leucopis
White-headed BrushfinchAtlapetes albiceps
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