Rufous-eared Brushfinch
Atlapetes rufigenis
The Rufous-eared Brushfinch (Atlapetes rufigenis) is a rare new world sparrow found only in Peru, weighing about 32 g. The rufous-eared brushfinch is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows.
About the Rufous-eared Brushfinch
The rufous-eared brushfinch is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Peru.
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How to identify it
The rufous-eared brushfinch is 17.5 to 19 cm (6.9 to 7.5 in) long; one male weighed 44 g (1.6 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a mostly rufous head with white lores and the area above them. They have a wide white "moustache" below the rufous with a thin dusky gray stripe below it. Their upperparts, wings, and tail are dark smoky gray. Their throat is white, their breast and flanks grayish, and their belly and undertail coverts whitish. They have a brown iris, a black bill, and dark brown legs and feet. Voice: The rufous-eared brushfinch's song has not been described. When a pair is excited, they make a duet "mostly of low chatters and some high, lisping notes". The species' calls include "a high ti or tsi" note.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rufous-eared Brushfinch?
- The rufous-eared brushfinch is 17.5 to 19 cm (6.9 to 7.5 in) long; one male weighed 44 g (1.6 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rufous-eared Brushfinch?
- The Rufous-eared Brushfinch is a small sized bird weighing about 32 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-eared Brushfinch?
- The Rufous-eared Brushfinch is endemic to Peru, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-eared Brushfinch?
- The Rufous-eared Brushfinch is most easily confused with the Antioquia Brushfinch, the White-rimmed Brushfinch and the Apurimac Brushfinch.
- Is the Rufous-eared Brushfinch endangered?
- The Rufous-eared Brushfinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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