White-rimmed Brushfinch (Atlapetes leucopis)
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White-rimmed Brushfinch

Atlapetes leucopis (Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1878)

18 cmLength43 gWeight

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

Busiest months: November · Most records: Ecuador, Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November · Most records: Ecuador, Colombia

White-rimmed Brushfinch has been recorded at 6 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Cordillera Guacamayos – Sendero JumandyEcuador31 records
  2. Papallacta – La Virgen y alrededores inmediatosEcuador17 records
  3. Guango LodgeEcuador14 records
More places
  1. Yanayacu Biological StationEcuador2 records
  2. Cabañas San IsidroEcuador1 record
  3. Vereda CampucanaColombia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorColombia

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-rimmed brushfinch (Atlapetes leucopis) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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Questions

How big is the White-rimmed Brushfinch?

The White-rimmed Brushfinch is about 18 cm long and weighs around 43 g.

Where does the White-rimmed Brushfinch live?

Its breeding range: South America: southern Colombia and Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Ecuador and Colombia.

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

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

Is the White-rimmed Brushfinch endangered?

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

What does the White-rimmed Brushfinch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the White-rimmed Brushfinch in?

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

At a glance

Length
18 cm
Weight
43 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
80 mm
Tail
85 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
29 mm

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

Range

South America: southern Colombia and Ecuador

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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White-rimmed Brushfinch

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