Black-billed Hemispingus
NameBlack-billed Hemispingus
Common NameBlack-billed Hemispingus
Scientific NameCnemoscopus rubrirostris
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsThe head is slate gray, contrasting with olive-green upperparts including the back, wings, and tail. The underparts are bright yellow from the throat to the undertail coverts. It has a relatively slender, black bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'tsee' or 'tsit' notes, often delivered in a rapid series. It also produces a soft, chattering call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Andes mountain range, found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresgray head, olive-green back, bright yellow underparts, black bill, small size
Description
This small tanager is characterized by its striking plumage, featuring a gray head, olive-green upperparts, and vibrant yellow underparts. It typically forages actively in the mid-story and canopy of montane forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
