About the Cuzco Brushfinch
The Cuzco brushfinch, also known as the grey brushfinch or sooty brushfinch, is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is endemic to humid Andean forest in southeastern Peru, where mainly found in Cusco. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the slaty brushfinch.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Atlapetes canigenis |
| Species Codes | cuzbrf1, CUBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cuzco Brushfinch belong to?
The Cuzco Brushfinch (Atlapetes canigenis) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cuzco Brushfinch?
The Cuzco brushfinch, also known as the grey brushfinch or sooty brushfinch, is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is endemic to humid Andean forest in southeastern Peru, where mainly found in Cusco. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the slaty brushfinch....
Where can I report a Cuzco Brushfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Cuzco Brushfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cuzbrf1, or on iNaturalist.
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