Dusky-headed Brushfinch (Atlapetes fuscoolivaceus)
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Dusky-headed Brushfinch

Atlapetes fuscoolivaceus Chapman, 1914

17–18 cmLength32 gWeight

The dusky-headed brushfinch (Atlapetes fuscoolivaceus) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Emberizidae, the New World sparrows.

Busiest months: January · Most records: Colombia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Dusky-headed Brushfinch has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. El Encanto Nature ReserveColombia370 records
  2. La Drymophila Nature ReserveColombia296 records
  3. Parque Natural ChicaqueColombia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

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 dusky-headed brushfinch (Atlapetes fuscoolivaceus) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Emberizidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Dusky-headed Brushfinch?

The Dusky-headed Brushfinch is about 17–18 cm long and weighs around 32 g.

Where does the Dusky-headed Brushfinch live?

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

When is the best time to see the Dusky-headed Brushfinch?

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

Is the Dusky-headed Brushfinch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Dusky-headed Brushfinch as Near Threatened.

What does the Dusky-headed Brushfinch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Dusky-headed Brushfinch in?

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

At a glance

Length
17–18 cm
Weight
32 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
72 mm
Tail
78 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
27 mm

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

Range

South America: Colombia

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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Dusky-headed Brushfinch

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