Chestnut-capped Brushfinch (Arremon brunneinucha)
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Chestnut-capped Brushfinch

Arremon brunneinucha (Lafresnaye, 1839)

16–20 cmLength44 gWeight

The chestnut-capped brushfinch (Arremon brunneinucha) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador

Chestnut-capped Brushfinch has been recorded at 257 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 10 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Curi-Cancha Refugio de Vida SilvestreCosta Rica2,233 records
  2. Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso MonteverdeCosta Rica2,211 records
  3. La Florida - Bosque de Las AvesColombia1,958 records
More places
  1. Guango LodgeEcuador1,757 records
  2. Savegre HotelCosta Rica1,285 records
  3. Reserva Ecológica Río Blanco – LodgeColombia1,042 records
  4. Cabañas San IsidroEcuador920 records
  5. Sachatamia LodgeEcuador913 records
  6. Bellavista Cloud Forest LodgeEcuador907 records
  7. Finca Bosque de NieblaColombia874 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaCosta RicaEcuadorGuatemalaMexicoPanamaPeruNicaragua

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 chestnut-capped brushfinch (Arremon brunneinucha) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found from Mexico to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Chestnut-capped Brushfinch?

The Chestnut-capped Brushfinch is about 16–20 cm long and weighs around 44 g.

Where does the Chestnut-capped Brushfinch live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Mexico to Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Costa Rica and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Chestnut-capped Brushfinch?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Chestnut-capped Brushfinch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Chestnut-capped Brushfinch as Least Concern.

What does the Chestnut-capped Brushfinch eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Chestnut-capped Brushfinch in?

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

At a glance

Length
16–20 cm
Weight
44 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
81 mm
Tail
85 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
29 mm

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

Range

Middle America, South America: Mexico to Ecuador

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
New World Sparrows Passerellidae
Genus
Arremon

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Chestnut-capped Brushfinch

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