Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Atlapetes Higher classification Atlapetes | Phylum Chordata Family Emberizidae Scientific name Atlapetes tricolor Rank Species | |
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Similar Dusky‑headed brush finch, Vilcabamba brush finch, Grey‑eared brush finch, Cuzco brush finch, Rufous‑eared brush finch | ||
The tricolored brush finch (Atlapetes tricolor) is a species of bird in the Emberizidae family. It is found in the Andes of central Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Taxonomy
The subspecies A. t. crassus is sometimes considered a full species, the Choco brush finch (Atlapetes crassus).
References
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