About the Yellow-headed Brushfinch
The yellow-headed brushfinch is a Near Threatened species of bird in the American sparrow family, Passerellidae. It is endemic to Colombia. The common name is a semi-literal translation of the scientific name, with Atlapetes referring to the brushfinch genus, and flaviceps meaning "yellow-headed".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Atlapetes flaviceps |
| Species Codes | yehbrf1, YHBR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-headed Brushfinch belong to?
The Yellow-headed Brushfinch (Atlapetes flaviceps) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yellow-headed Brushfinch?
The Yellow-headed Brushfinch is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yellow-headed Brushfinch?
The yellow-headed brushfinch is a Near Threatened species of bird in the American sparrow family, Passerellidae. It is endemic to Colombia. The common name is a semi-literal translation of the scientific name, with Atlapetes referring to the brushfinch genus, and flaviceps meaning \"yellow-headed\"....
Where can I report a Yellow-headed Brushfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-headed Brushfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yehbrf1, or on iNaturalist.
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