Dusky-headed Brush-Finch
VU

Dusky-headed Brush-Finch

Atlapetes fuscoolivaceus

Unknown

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Overview

The dusky-headed brushfinch is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae. It is found in the Andes of southwestern Colombia.

The Dusky-headed Brush-Finch faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion, cattle ranching, and human settlement in its restricted Andean range. Its specialized habitat requirements and limited distribution make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing deforestation and land-use changes in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the Andes, typically between 1,500-2,800m elevation. Prefers dense understory vegetation with thick moss cover and epiphytes characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems.

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Chlorospingus flavigularis

Unknown
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Chlorospingus inornatus

Unknown
Yellow-headed Brush-finchVU

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Atlapetes flaviceps

Unknown
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Oreothraupis arremonops

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Dusky-headed Brush-Finch classified as Vulnerable?
Dusky-headed Brush-Finch is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Dusky-headed Brush-Finch faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion, cattle ranching, and human settlement in its restricted Andean range. Its specialized habitat requirements and limited distribution make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing deforestation and land-use changes in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Where does Dusky-headed Brush-Finch live?
Dusky-headed Brush-Finch occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dusky-headed Brush-Finch?
The main threats to Dusky-headed Brush-Finch are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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