About the Rufous-capped Brushfinch
The rufous-capped brushfinch is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Atlapetes pileatus |
| Species Codes | rcbfin1, RCBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-capped Brushfinch belong to?
The Rufous-capped Brushfinch (Atlapetes pileatus) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-capped Brushfinch?
The rufous-capped brushfinch is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Mexico....
Where can I report a Rufous-capped Brushfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-capped Brushfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rcbfin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Sparrows 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
1,257
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