About the Santa Marta Brushfinch
The Santa Marta Brushfinch (Atlapetes melanocephalus) is a species of bird in the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 138 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code smbfin1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
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 member of the New World Sparrows family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
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.
Related Species in New World Sparrows 138 species
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