Atlapetes citrinellus
The Yellow-striped Brushfinch (*Atlapetes citrinellus*) is a striking member of the New World Sparrow family (Passerellidae), easily identified by its vibrant plumage and distinctive facial pattern. This medium-sized passerine, typically measuring 14-16 cm (5.5-6.3 in) in length and weighing 18-25 grams, boasts brilliant lemon-yellow underparts, contrasting sharply with an olive-green back and a dark, almost black head. Its most prominent field mark is the bright yellow supercilium (eyebrow s...
Found primarily in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, high-altitude shrubland, and secondary growth, often near forest edges or clearings. It inhabits elevations typically between 1,000 and 2,500 meters.
Feeds predominantly on insects, such as beetles, ants, and caterpillars, supplemented by small seeds and occasionally berries or small fruits. Forages by gleaning from foliage and probing in leaf litter.
Yellow-striped Brushfinches are typically observed singly, in pairs, or small family groups, often foraging on the ground or in low, dense vegetation. They are generally skulking birds, keeping to the undergrowth, but can become quite conspicuous when actively singing from a more exposed perch. F...
The Yellow-striped Brushfinch is a resident species found exclusively in the south-central Andes of South America. Its range extends from southern Bolivia, specifically in the department of Tarija, southwards into northern and central Argentina. In Argentina, it is present across the provinces of...
Least Concern
- The Yellow-striped Brushfinch is one of the most brightly colored members of the *Atlapetes* genus, known for its generally drabber members. - Its striking yellow supercilium, or eyebrow stripe, is a key identification feature and gives the bird its common name. - Despite its vivid coloration, ...