Black-headed Brushfinch

Black-headed Brushfinch

Arremon atricapillus

Least Concern
Wingspan
17.0 cm
Weight
48.25 g
Family
Passerellidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Black-headed Brushfinch (Arremon atricapillus) is a bird species in the family Passerellidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17 cm and a weight of 48.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black-headed Brushfinch is a ground-dwelling sparrow with a striking black head, white supercilium, olive-green back, and gray-white underparts. It inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges from Costa Rica through Panama and into Colombia and Ecuador. It forages on or near the forest floor, searching through leaf litter for seeds, berries, and small insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 17.0 cm 6.7 in
Weight 48.25 g 1.70 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Passerellidae
Genus Arremon
Species Arremon atricapillus

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Japanese ズグロヤブシトド

Distribution

Black-headed Brushfinch has been recorded in 3 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-headed Brushfinch endangered?
The Black-headed Brushfinch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-headed Brushfinch?
The Black-headed Brushfinch has a wingspan of 17.0 cm, weight of 48.25 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Brushfinch belong to?
The Black-headed Brushfinch (Arremon atricapillus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passerellidae.

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