- Atlapetes nationi
Identification
17 cm (6¾ in)
- Black forehead and face
- Dark olive-brown crown
Distribution
South America: found only in Peru.
Taxonomy
Subspecies
There are 2 subspecies[1]:
- A. n. nationi:
- Western Andes of Peru (Ancash to Arequipa)
- A. n. brunneiceps:
- Andes of south-western Peru (Ica and Ayacucho)
Habitat
Bushy Andean slopes; woodland in relatively dry areas. Observed at 4,300 m.
Behaviour
Diet
There is no information available on their diet. They forage on or near the ground in pairs or small groups.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2017. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2017, with updates to August 2017. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved Oct 2017)
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Rusty-bellied Brushfinch. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 6 October 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Rusty-bellied_Brushfinch