Near ThreatenedRareEndemicOmnivoreForestSmall · 34 g
About the Yellow-headed Brushfinch
The yellow-headed brushfinch is a Near Threatened species of bird in the American sparrow family, Passerellidae. It is endemic to Colombia. The common name is a semi-literal translation of the scientific name, with Atlapetes referring to the brushfinch genus, and flaviceps meaning "yellow-headed".
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What the Yellow-headed Brushfinch sounds like
Recording: Andres Felipe Espinosa · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto
Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in May · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Grey-eared BrushfinchAtlapetes melanolaemusThe grey-eared brushfinch is about 17 cm (6.7 in) long and weighs about 27 to 30 g (0.95 to 1.1 oz).
Fulvous-headed BrushfinchAtlapetes fulvicepsThe fulvous-headed brushfinch is about 17 cm (6.7 in) long.
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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