Black-headed Brushfinch
Arremon atricapillus
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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
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Passerellidae family