Rufous-eared Brush-Finch

Atlapetes latinuchus

The Rufous-eared Brush-Finch is a small passerine bird found in the Andes of South America. It has a distinctive rufous patch behind the eye, giving it its name. This species is typically found in montane forests and shrubby areas, often foraging on the ground for insects and seeds. The Rufous-eared Brush-Finch is known for its melodious song, which it uses to communicate and establish territories. While not currently considered threatened, habitat loss and fragmentation are potential threats to its populations.

Habitat: Montane forests and shrubby areas