Rufous-naped Brush-Finch

Atlapetes rufinucha

The Rufous-naped Brush-Finch is a small to medium-sized bird found in the Andes of South America. It has a distinctive rufous nape and olive-green upperparts, with a grayish-white belly. This species is often found in dense undergrowth and scrubby areas, foraging for insects and seeds. It is known for its melodious song and is often heard before it is seen. The Rufous-naped Brush-Finch is an important part of the highland ecosystems it inhabits, contributing to seed dispersal and insect control.

Habitat: Andean montane forests and shrublands