Pale-headed Brush Finch

Atlapetes pallidiceps

The Pale-headed Brush Finch is a small passerine bird found in the Andes of South America. It has a distinct pale gray head, olive-green upperparts, and a yellow underbelly. This species is known for its distinctive call, a series of sharp, high-pitched notes. It forages for insects and seeds in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets. The Pale-headed Brush Finch is often found in montane cloud forests and shrubby areas at elevations between 1,500 and 3,000 meters. It is considered Vulnerable due to habitat loss and fragmentation.

Habitat: Montane cloud forests and shrubby areas