Fulvous-headed Brushfinch

Atlapetes fulviceps (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)

Fulvous-headed Brushfinch Atlapetes fulviceps is a passerine of the family Passerellidae, breeding in Bolivia and north-west Argentina. It lives on the eastern Andean slopes, from La Paz Department south to Jujuy and Salta, and uses semi-open country, forest edges, secondary growth and the understorey of woodland, especially alder-dominated areas. It is often near streams. The species was described in 1837 by d’Orbigny and Lafresnaye. Adults show the same plumage in both sexes, with a mainly cinnamon head, yellow facial markings, green upperparts, a slate-grey tail and wings, an olive breast band and a yellow belly.

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Passerellidae — New World Sparrows

Breeding range

South America: Bolivia and nw Argentina