Pale-headed brushfinch
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Family
Genus
SPECIES
Atlapetes pallidiceps

The pale-headed brushfinch (Atlapetes pallidiceps ) is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is endemic to arid areas with low scrub at altitudes of 1,650–1,800 m (5,410–5,910 ft) in south-central Ecuador.

Show More

It is threatened by habitat loss and the nest-parasitic shiny cowbird. Most of its tiny known range, estimated at only 1 km2 by BirdLife International, is within the Yunguilla reserve, which, following the rediscovery of this species in 1998, was set up by the Jocotoco Foundation. Following intensive management, including the removal of cowbirds, the population of the pale-headed brushfinch is currently increasing. Further increase, however, may be limited by a lack of suitable habitat.

Show Less

Distribution

Geography

Continents
Countries
Biogeographical realms
Pale-headed brushfinch habitat map
Pale-headed brushfinch habitat map
Pale-headed brushfinch
Attribution-ShareAlike License

Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

References

1. Pale-headed brushfinch Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale-headed_brushfinch
2. Pale-headed brushfinch on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22721487/181562033
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/512772

More Fascinating Animals to Learn About