Cuzco Brushfinch
Atlapetes canigenis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Peru
- Family
- New World Sparrows (Passerellidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Cuzco brushfinch (Atlapetes canigenis), 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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Range and habitat
Andes of southeastern Peru (Cusco) and far western Bolivia (La Paz).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Cuzco brushfinch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
