Birds of Venezuela


Merida Brushfinch (Atlapetes meridae) ENDEMIC Mérida, Venezuela
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Split from the Colombian race, the Moustached Brushfinch, creating two endemic species. This species has a yellow throat and no black stripe under the moustach.


Black-fronted Brushfinch (Atlapetes nigrifrons) Perijá Mountains, Manaure, Cesar, Colombia
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Common Perija endemic. Formerly considered conspecific with Yellow-breasted Brushfinch, but has black forehead and vocal differences. Found from 1800m to 2800m.


Pale-naped Brushfinch (Atlapetes pallidinucha pallidinucha) Monserrate, Bogota, Colombia Note pale line down back of head.
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A giant brushfinch found in or near the paramo (3000m and up).
Resting.


Tepui Brushfinch (Atlapetes personatus) Venezuela
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Tepui Brushfinch (Atlapetes personatus) La Escalera, Canaima NP, Venezuela
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Slaty Brushfinch (Atlapetes schistaceus schistaceus) Jardin, Antioquia, Colombia
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Fumidus (Perija) race.


Ochre-breasted Brushfinch (Atlapetes semirufus) La Pastora, Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela
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