Black-headed Brushfinch
Arremon atricapillus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPasserellidae (New World Sparrows)
- GenusArremon (Arremon Brushfinches and Sparrows)
- SpeciesArremon atricapillus (Black-headed Brushfinch)
About the Black-headed Brushfinch
The black-headed brushfinch (Arremon atricapillus) is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae, the New World sparrows. It is found in Colombia and Panama. The black-headed brushfinch has a complicated taxonomic history. It was formally described in 1874 with the binomial Buarremon atricapillus. The genus Buarremon was later merged into genus Atlapetes. Further study resulted in Buarremon's being resurrected. Buarremon atricapillus was later reassigned as one of many subspecies of what was then the "stripe-headed brushfinch" (Buarremon torquatus). In 2008 taxonomists began merging Buarremon into Arremon. Following a study published in 2010 and some earlier studies, taxonomists began splitting the "stripe-headed brushfinch" into eight species, one of which was the black-headed brushfinch.
The black-headed brushfinch has two subspecies, the nominate A. a. atricapillus (Lawrence, 1874) and A. a. tacarcunae (Chapman, 1923). The black-headed brushfinch is about 19 cm (7.5 in) long and weighs about 49.5 g (1.7 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have an almost entirely black head with a white throat. Their upperparts, wings, and... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-headed Brushfinch in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 3 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-headed Brushfinch in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Black-headed Brushfinch sighting in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park, based on 1,238 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-headed Brushfinch in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Black-headed Brushfinch in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park in our monthly data.