Sierra Nevada Brushfinch
Arremon basilicus (Bangs, 1898)
19 cmLength42 gWeight
The Sierra Nevada brushfinch (Arremon basilicus) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.
Busiest months: February · Most records: Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: February · Most records: Colombia
Sierra Nevada Brushfinch has been recorded at 6 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- El Dorado ProAves ReserveColombia1,543 records
- RNA Proaves El Dorado – LodgeColombia1,525 records
- Bellavista – VeredaColombia262 records
More places
- Cuchilla San LorenzoColombia227 records
- MincaColombia21 records
- Hotel MincaColombia2 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 Sierra Nevada brushfinch (Arremon basilicus) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Colombia.
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Questions
How big is the Sierra Nevada Brushfinch?
The Sierra Nevada Brushfinch is about 19 cm long and weighs around 42 g.
Where does the Sierra Nevada Brushfinch live?
Its breeding range: South America: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, northern Colombia. It is most often recorded in Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Sierra Nevada Brushfinch?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Sierra Nevada Brushfinch endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Sierra Nevada Brushfinch as Near Threatened.
What does the Sierra Nevada Brushfinch eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Sierra Nevada Brushfinch in?
It belongs to the family New World Sparrows (Passerellidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 19 cm
- Weight
- 42 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Varied
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 80 mm
- Tail
- 86 mm
- Bill
- 19 mm
- Tarsus
- 32 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, northern Colombia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- New World Sparrows Passerellidae
- Genus
- Arremon
Other birds in the genus Arremon
Perija BrushfinchArremon perijanus
Costa Rican BrushfinchArremon costaricensis
Black-headed BrushfinchArremon atricapillus
Caracas BrushfinchArremon phaeopleurus
Paria BrushfinchArremon phygas
Grey-browed BrushfinchArremon assimilis
White-browed BrushfinchArremon torquatus
Orange-billed SparrowArremon aurantiirostris
Black-capped SparrowArremon abeillei
Maranon SparrowArremon nigriceps
Golden-winged SparrowArremon schlegeli
Yellow-mandibled SparrowArremon axillaris
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