Bolivian Brushfinch (Atlapetes rufinucha)
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Bolivian Brushfinch

Atlapetes rufinucha (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)

17 cmLength22 gWeight

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

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Bolivian Brushfinch has been recorded at 11 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Siberia CrossroadsBolivia232 records
  2. Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia193 records
  3. Chuspipata – upper Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia177 records
More places
  1. AstillerosBolivia156 records
  2. Tablas Monte AreaBolivia155 records
  3. Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia79 records
  4. CoroicoBolivia10 records
  5. TamboBolivia3 records
  6. San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia2 records
  7. SamaipataBolivia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Bolivia

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 Bolivian brushfinch (Atlapetes rufinucha) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Bolivia.

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Questions

How big is the Bolivian Brushfinch?

The Bolivian Brushfinch is about 17 cm long and weighs around 22 g.

Where does the Bolivian Brushfinch live?

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

When is the best time to see the Bolivian Brushfinch?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Bolivian Brushfinch endangered?

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

What does the Bolivian Brushfinch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Bolivian Brushfinch in?

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

At a glance

Length
17 cm
Weight
22 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
70 mm
Tail
75 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
26 mm

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

Range

South America: Bolivia

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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Bolivian Brushfinch

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