Chestnut-capped brushfinch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chestnut-capped brushfinch |
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Arremon
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brunneinucha
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Buarremon brunneinucha (Lafresnaye, 1839) |
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The chestnut-capped brushfinch (Arremon brunneinucha) is a cool songbird from the Americas. It belongs to the Passerellidae family, which includes many New World sparrows.
This bird was once placed in a different group called Buarremon. Sometimes, it was even thought to be part of the Atlapetes group.
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What Does the Chestnut-Capped Brushfinch Look Like?
This brushfinch is a fairly large and strong bird. It usually stays on the ground. It grows to about 19 centimeters (7.5 inches) long and weighs around 45 grams (1.6 ounces).
It has a long, thin beak and big feet and legs. The adult bird has a very special head pattern. Its cap and the back of its neck are chestnut brown with yellow edges. The front of its head and sides of its face are black.
You can also see white spots in the middle and on each side of its forehead. Its throat is white and often puffs up when the bird gets excited. The upper part of its body is dark olive green, and its wings are darker.
A black band separates its white throat from its white chest. The sides of its chest are gray. Its lower belly and sides are olive-green. Young brushfinches look a bit different. They have a sooty-brown cap, a sooty face, and olive-brown upper parts, throat, and chest.
What Sounds Does This Bird Make?
The chestnut-capped brushfinch has a thin, soft call that sounds like pink. It also makes a very high-pitched sound, like psssst. The male bird sings a mix of whistles and sharper notes.
Where Does the Chestnut-Capped Brushfinch Live?
This bird is quite common. It likes to live in the thick plants found in wet mountain forests. You can also find it in areas where forests are regrowing and in deep ravines.
It lives at high altitudes, from about 900 meters (2,950 feet) up to 2,500 meters (8,200 feet). This bird breeds in the highlands, all the way from central Mexico down to southeastern Peru.
How Does the Chestnut-Capped Brushfinch Behave?
The female brushfinch builds the nest. It's a large, cup-shaped nest made from plant materials. She usually places it less than 2.5 meters (8 feet) high in a bush or a small tree. These nests are often hidden in dense scrub or ravines.
The female typically lays two eggs. The eggs are shiny and can be white or a pale blue, with no markings. She sits on the eggs by herself for about 12 to 14 days until they hatch.
What Does the Chestnut-Capped Brushfinch Eat?
This bird loves to eat insects and spiders. It finds them by digging through the fallen leaves on the ground with its beak. It also eats berries and small bugs it finds on low bushes. You will often see these birds in pairs or in small family groups.
