Rufous-capped Brushfinch

Chaetoptila angustipluma

The Rufous-capped Brushfinch is a small, secretive bird found in the highland forests of Central and South America. It has a distinctive rufous cap, olive-green upperparts, and a buffy belly. This species forages on the forest floor for insects and seeds, and its shy nature makes it challenging to observe. It typically sings a series of musical whistles from dense undergrowth. The Rufous-capped Brushfinch is vulnerable to habitat loss due to deforestation and fragmentation of its forest habitat.

Habitat: Highland forests