Taczanowski's Brushfinch
Atlapetes taczanowskii (Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1875)
18 cmLength28 gWeight
Taczanowski's brushfinch or Peruvian slaty brushfinch (Atlapetes taczanowskii) is a species of passerine bird in the New World sparrow family Passerellidae.
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
Taczanowski's brushfinch or Peruvian slaty brushfinch (Atlapetes taczanowskii) is a species of passerine bird in the New World sparrow family Passerellidae. It is endemic to Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Taczanowski's Brushfinch?
The Taczanowski's Brushfinch is about 18 cm long and weighs around 28 g.
Where does the Taczanowski's Brushfinch live?
Its breeding range: South America: central Peru.
Is the Taczanowski's Brushfinch endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Taczanowski's Brushfinch as Least Concern.
What does the Taczanowski's Brushfinch eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Taczanowski's Brushfinch in?
It belongs to the family New World Sparrows (Passerellidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 18 cm
- Weight
- 28 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 76 mm
- Tail
- 84 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 25 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: central 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
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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