About the Santa Marta Brushfinch
The Santa Marta brushfinch is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in northern Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Atlapetes melanocephalus |
| Species Codes | smbfin1, SMBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Santa Marta Brushfinch belong to?
The Santa Marta Brushfinch (Atlapetes melanocephalus) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Santa Marta Brushfinch?
The Santa Marta brushfinch is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in northern Colombia....
Where can I report a Santa Marta Brushfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Santa Marta Brushfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code smbfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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