The stunning Yellow-thighed Brushfinch (Atlapetes tibialis) lives in Central American cloud forests and highlands, mainly in Costa Rica and Panama.

This bird gets its name from its olive-green and black plumage and brilliant yellow thighs. The yellow-thighed brushfinch hunts insects, fruits, and seeds in deep undergrowth or forest borders.

 

Social behavior is a highlight of the Yellow-thighed Brushfinch. It inhabits tiny family groups or mixed-species flocks during the non-breeding season. With high-pitched calls and melodious songs, these birds communicate. Both parents feed and guard the young in cup-shaped nests in low bushes or trees throughout breeding season.

mainly from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its native area. Cloud forest habitat conservation is essential for this species’ survival. The Yellow-thighed Brushfinch is a Central American highland emblem due to its unusual appearance and sociability.

Although not endangered, the Yellow-thighed Brushfinch threatens habitat loss,