Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Atlapetes Higher classification Atlapetes | Phylum Chordata Family Emberizidae Scientific name Atlapetes rufigenis Rank Species | |
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Similar Vilcabamba brush finch, Dusky‑headed brush finch, Grey‑eared brush finch, Cuzco brush finch, Black‑headed brush finch | ||
The rufous-eared brush finch (Atlapetes rufigenis) is a species of bird in the Emberizidae family.
It is found at high altitudes in woodland and shrub in the Andes of west-central Peru. It sometimes includes the Apurimac brush finch as a subspecies.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
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