Chestnut-capped Brush Finch

Arremon brunneinucha

The Chestnut-capped Brush Finch is a small passerine bird found in South America. It is characterized by its chestnut-colored crown and nape, contrasting with its olive-green upperparts and gray underparts. This species is typically found in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets in humid montane forests. It forages on the forest floor for insects and seeds. The Chestnut-capped Brush Finch is known for its distinctive and melodious song, often heard at dawn and dusk. While its population trend is not well-documented, it is generally considered to be of least concern in terms of conservation status.

Habitat: Montane forests, bamboo thickets