Rufous-capped Brushfinch (Atlapetes pileatus)
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Rufous-capped Brushfinch

Atlapetes pileatus Wagler, 1831

14–16 cmLength24 gWeight

The rufous-capped brushfinch (Atlapetes pileatus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.

Busiest months: January · Most records: Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rufous-capped Brushfinch has been recorded at 9 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva de La Chara PintaMexico670 records
  2. Parque Las MaravillasMexico446 records
  3. ANP Bosque de TlalpanMexico420 records
More places
  1. Cabañas y Restaurante Puesta del SolMexico153 records
  2. Reserva Ecológica Sierra de San Juan – La NoriaMexico7 records
  3. Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología UNAMMexico3 records
  4. Zona Arqueológica YagulMexico2 records
  5. Laguna de San Gregorio AtlapulcoMexico2 records
  6. Jardín Botánico El Charco del IngenioMexico1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Mexico

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 rufous-capped brushfinch (Atlapetes pileatus) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-capped Brushfinch?

The Rufous-capped Brushfinch is about 14–16 cm long and weighs around 24 g.

Where does the Rufous-capped Brushfinch live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

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

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

Is the Rufous-capped Brushfinch endangered?

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

What does the Rufous-capped Brushfinch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Rufous-capped Brushfinch in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–16 cm
Weight
24 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
67 mm
Tail
71 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

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

Range

Middle America: Mexico

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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Rufous-capped Brushfinch

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