About the Dusky-headed Brushfinch
The dusky-headed brushfinch is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Emberizidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Colombia.
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The dusky-headed brushfinch is 17 to 18 cm (6.7 to 7.1 in) long; two males weighed an average of 32.5 g (1.1 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a mostly dusky olive head with a yellow "moustache" and a yellow throat. Their nape and upperparts are olive-dusky with a slightly brighter olive rump. Their tail and wings are a slightly darker olive-dusky with thin olive edges on the flight feathers. Their underparts are mostly yellow with an olive wash on the breast and flanks. They have a reddish to deep brown iris, a black bill, and dusky brown legs and feet. Voice: The dusky-headed brushfinch sings a "springy and bouncy" series of "swee-see chipi" notes. Pairs duet with a "multi-parted series...e.g. ti-ti-ti-ti-ti-ti, tch-tch-tch-tch-tch, chew chew chew". The species' call is "a high seep".
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What the Dusky-headed Brushfinch sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in May · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Rusty-bellied BrushfinchAtlapetes nationiThe rusty-bellied brushfinch is 17 to 19 cm (6.7 to 7.5 in) long and weighs about 40 to 43 g (1.4 to 1.5 oz).
Tricolored BrushfinchAtlapetes tricolorThe tricolored brushfinch is 16 to 18 cm (6.3 to 7.1 in) long and weighs about 36 g (1.3 oz).
Bolivian BrushfinchAtlapetes rufinuchaThe Bolivian brushfinch is about 17 cm (6.7 in) long and weighs about 21 to 22 g (0.74 to 0.78 oz).
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