Black-billed Peppershrike
NameBlack-billed Peppershrike
Common NameBlack-billed Peppershrike
Scientific NameCyclarhis nigrirostris
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsThis species has a reddish-brown crown, a prominent yellow supercilium, and olive-green upperparts. Its throat and breast are greyish-white, contrasting with its stout, entirely black bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song consists of loud, clear, whistled phrases, often described as a varied series of 'whee-whee-wheeo' or 'chew-chew-chew-chew-chew' notes, sometimes with a rising inflection.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Black-billed Peppershrike is endemic to the Andes mountain range, found specifically in Colombia and Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresstout black bill, reddish-brown crown, yellow supercilium, olive-green back, greyish-white underparts, loud whistled song
Description
The Black-billed Peppershrike is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its stout, entirely black bill and distinctive head pattern. It forages actively in the canopy and subcanopy of humid montane forests, often detected by its loud, whistled song.
