Rufous-eared Brushfinch (Atlapetes rufigenis)
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Rufous-eared Brushfinch

Atlapetes rufigenis (Salvin, 1895)

18–19 cmLength32 gWeight

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

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The rufous-eared brushfinch (Atlapetes rufigenis) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-eared Brushfinch?

The Rufous-eared Brushfinch is about 18–19 cm long and weighs around 32 g.

Where does the Rufous-eared Brushfinch live?

Its breeding range: South America: Peru.

Is the Rufous-eared Brushfinch endangered?

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

What does the Rufous-eared Brushfinch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Rufous-eared Brushfinch in?

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

At a glance

Length
18–19 cm
Weight
32 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
86 mm
Tail
90 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
29 mm

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

Range

South America: Peru

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-eared Brushfinch

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