Bird Guide

Perija Brushfinch

Arremon perijanus

Least ConcernOmnivoreForestSmall · 42 g

About the Perija Brushfinch

The Perija brushfinch is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.

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The Perija brushfinch is about 19 cm (7.5 in) long. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a black crown with a gray stripe in the middle and a gray supercilium that extends to the nape and continues down behind the ear coverts and along the side of the breast. The rest of their face is black. Their upperparts, wings, and tail are olive-green. Their throat is white with a narrow black band below it. The center of their breast and belly is white and their sides past the gray, flanks, and vent are grayish cinnamon. Voice: The Perija brushfinch's song is "a very high-pitched, hummingbird-like song. It consists of a 3-note phrase seeuw.. see.. teechew constantly repeated" and lasting about two seconds.

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Where the Perija Brushfinch lives

Regular range

When to see the Perija Brushfinch

Peak activity in February · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

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