Black-headed Hemispingus
NameBlack-headed Hemispingus
Common NameBlack-headed Hemispingus
Scientific NamePseudospingus verticalis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsThis species features a distinctive glossy black head with a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) extending from above the eye to the nape. The rest of the plumage is a uniform slate-gray, slightly paler on the underparts, with dark eyes, a dark bill, and dark legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'tsee' or 'tsit' calls, often given in a series. It also produces a soft, warbling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Black-headed Hemispingus is endemic to the Andes mountain range, found in Colombia, Ecuador, and extreme northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head with white supercilium, Slate-gray body, Small size, Active foraging in montane forests
Description
The Black-headed Hemispingus is a small, striking tanager characterized by its contrasting black head and slate-gray body. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests.
