Golden-winged Sparrow vs Apurimac Brushfinch
Arremon schlegeli compared with Atlapetes forbesi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Golden-winged Sparrow | Apurimac Brushfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arremon schlegeli | Atlapetes forbesi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Passerellidae | Passerellidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) | 15.8 cm (6.2 in) |
| Weight | 27.425 g (0.97 oz) | 31.0 g (1.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Golden-winged Sparrow
Least Concern
Apurimac Brushfinch
About These Birds
Apurimac Brushfinch
The Apurimac Brushfinch is a robust brush-finch from Peru's Apurimac region, weighing about 31 grams with a wingspan near 16 cm. It inhabits montane scrub and forest edges along Andean slopes. This species forages for seeds and insects in dense vegetation typical of the high-altitude transitional zones of the Peruvian Andes.