Key Identification Features
- Males have a red crest and a black crown, which matches the features of the grey pileated finch.
- Its upperparts are grey, its underparts are deep chestnut, and it has a distinct white patch on its cheeks.
- The species is known for perching its body almost horizontally when resting.
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