White-headed Brushfinch (Atlapetes albiceps)
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White-headed Brushfinch

Atlapetes albiceps (Taczanowski, 1884)

16–17 cmLength37 gWeight

The white-headed brushfinch (Atlapetes albiceps) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Peru, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Peru, Ecuador

White-headed Brushfinch has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. ACP Chaparrí – Chaparrí EcolodgePeru249 records
  2. ACP ChaparríPeru182 records
  3. Santuario Historico Bosque de PómacPeru8 records
More places
  1. Reserva Jorupe y Urraca LodgeEcuador5 records
  2. Reservorio de TinajonesPeru3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruEcuador

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 white-headed brushfinch (Atlapetes albiceps) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the White-headed Brushfinch?

The White-headed Brushfinch is about 16–17 cm long and weighs around 37 g.

Where does the White-headed Brushfinch live?

Its breeding range: South America: far southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru and Ecuador.

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

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the White-headed Brushfinch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-headed Brushfinch as Least Concern.

What does the White-headed Brushfinch eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the White-headed Brushfinch in?

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

At a glance

Length
16–17 cm
Weight
37 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
73 mm
Tail
71 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

South America: far southwestern Ecuador and northwestern 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 BrushfinchRufous-capped BrushfinchAtlapetes pileatusWhite-naped BrushfinchWhite-naped BrushfinchAtlapetes albinuchaYellow-thighed BrushfinchYellow-thighed BrushfinchAtlapetes tibialisYellow-green BrushfinchYellow-green BrushfinchAtlapetes luteoviridisMoustached BrushfinchMoustached BrushfinchAtlapetes albofrenatusTepui BrushfinchTepui BrushfinchAtlapetes personatusSanta Marta BrushfinchSanta Marta BrushfinchAtlapetes melanocephalusOchre-breasted BrushfinchOchre-breasted BrushfinchAtlapetes semirufusYellow-headed BrushfinchYellow-headed BrushfinchAtlapetes flavicepsDusky-headed BrushfinchDusky-headed BrushfinchAtlapetes fuscoolivaceusWhite-rimmed BrushfinchWhite-rimmed BrushfinchAtlapetes leucopisRufous-eared BrushfinchRufous-eared BrushfinchAtlapetes rufigenis
White-headed Brushfinch

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