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Choco Brushfinch
Atlapetes crassus Bangs, 1908
16–18 cmLength36 gWeight
The Choco brushfinch (Atlapetes crassus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.
Busiest months: February · Most records: Ecuador, Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: February · Most records: Ecuador, Colombia
Choco Brushfinch has been recorded at 53 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Alto Anchicayá - El DescansoColombia3,078 records
- Reserva Mashpi-AmagusaEcuador2,108 records
- Camino Montezuma – Los CajonesColombia1,332 records
More places
- Bellavista Cloud Forest LodgeEcuador1,202 records
- PNN Tatamá – Camino MontezumaColombia1,033 records
- Mindo – Vía a las cascadasEcuador1,027 records
- Las Tangaras ProAves ReserveColombia845 records
- Refugio Paz de las AvesEcuador799 records
- Camino Montezuma – La ClaritaColombia764 records
- Alambi ReserveEcuador612 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 Choco brushfinch (Atlapetes crassus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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Questions
How big is the Choco Brushfinch?
The Choco Brushfinch is about 16–18 cm long and weighs around 36 g.
Where does the Choco Brushfinch live?
Its breeding range: South America: west-central, southwestern Colombia to southwestern Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Ecuador and Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Choco Brushfinch?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Choco Brushfinch endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Choco Brushfinch as Least Concern.
What does the Choco Brushfinch eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Choco Brushfinch in?
It belongs to the family New World Sparrows (Passerellidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 16–18 cm
- Weight
- 36 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 78 mm
- Tail
- 78 mm
- Bill
- 18 mm
- Tarsus
- 27 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: west-central, southwestern Colombia to southwestern Ecuador
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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