Bicolored Conebill
NameBicolored Conebill
Common NameBicolored Conebill
Scientific NameConirostrum bicolor
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsAdults have a pale blue-gray head and upperparts, contrasting with whitish or very pale gray underparts. The wings and tail are also bluish-gray, and the bill is slender, pointed, and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsip' notes, often delivered in a series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in coastal regions of northern South America, extending from Colombia eastward through Venezuela and the Guianas, and south into northern Brazil and parts of Peru.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Bicolored plumage (blue-gray upperparts, whitish underparts), Slender, pointed dark bill, Often found in mangrove or coastal habitats
Description
This small, active tanager is characterized by its distinctive two-toned plumage. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of its preferred habitats, often joining mixed-species flocks.
