The Caracas brushfinch is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae.
Region
Cordillera de la Costa, northern Venezuela
Typical Environment
Found in humid foothill and montane forests of the coastal cordillera around Caracas and nearby ranges. It favors dense understory, forest edges, and second growth, especially along ravines and shaded streams. The species is generally terrestrial or near-ground, keeping to tangled vegetation and bamboo thickets. It is a year-round resident, with local movements following food availability and habitat structure. Occurs in protected areas such as Henri Pittier National Park, but also persists in suitable secondary forest.
Altitude Range
400–2000 m
Climate Zone
Highland
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Caracas brushfinch is a shy, ground-loving sparrow-like bird of dense montane forests in northern Venezuela. It often travels in pairs or small family groups, slipping through thickets and leaf-litter where it forages quietly. Its bold face pattern and orange-tinged bill help separate it from other understory sparrows. The species is resident year-round and is most easily detected by its clear, whistled songs.
Temperament
shy and skulking
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Typically seen in pairs or small family groups, moving low in dense cover. Nests are well-concealed cup structures placed near the ground in thick vegetation. Territorial during the breeding season but may join mixed-species flocks at forest edges outside of breeding.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Song is a series of clear, whistled phrases, often delivered from a hidden perch within dense foliage. Calls include sharp chips and soft contact notes used to keep pairs together.
