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Bay-crowned Brushfinch
Atlapetes seebohmi
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.4 cm
Weight
31.4 g
Family
Passerellidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Bay-crowned Brushfinch is a robust brushfinch endemic to the dry scrub and Andean slopes of northern Peru. It has a bright rufous crown, grey face, and streaked brownish upperparts. Like other brushfinches, it forages on or near the ground for seeds and insects in dense shrubby habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.4 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 31.4 g | 1.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Passerellidae |
| Genus | Atlapetes |
| Species | Atlapetes seebohmi |
Distribution
Bay-crowned Brushfinch has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bay-crowned Brushfinch endangered?
The Bay-crowned Brushfinch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Bay-crowned Brushfinch?
The Bay-crowned Brushfinch has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 31.4 g.
What order and family does the Bay-crowned Brushfinch belong to?
The Bay-crowned Brushfinch (Atlapetes seebohmi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passerellidae.
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