Bolivian Brushfinch

Atlapetes rufinucha

Least Concern · IUCN Red List

LCLeast ConcernOmnivoreShrublandSmall · 22 g

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The Bolivian brushfinch is about 17 cm (6.7 in) long and weighs about 21 to 22 g (0.74 to 0.78 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a blackish forehead and a rufous crown and nape. Their face is mostly blackish with a bright yellow spot above the lores and a yellow "moustache" with a blackish line below it. Their upperparts are blackish with a greenish wash on the rump. Their tail is blackish with olive feather edges. Their wings are blackish with olive edges on the flight feathers. Voice: The Bolivian brushfinch has a simple song written as "weew Chéééw! or cheuu tch-weééé. The species' calls include a "high zziiip".

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When to see the Bolivian Brushfinch

One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 10 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is September, the month with the most records.

Where to see the Bolivian Brushfinch

Regular range

The map shades 2 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.

About the Bolivian Brushfinch

The Bolivian brushfinch is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Bolivia.

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