Chestnut-vented Conebill
NameChestnut-vented Conebill
Common NameChestnut-vented Conebill
Scientific NameConirostrum speciosum
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMales have a slate-blue head, back, and wings, with a pale gray throat and breast, whitish belly, and a striking rufous-chestnut vent. Females and immatures are generally duller, with olive-greenish upperparts and yellowish underparts, though they retain a paler chestnut vent.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'ssee-ssee-ssee' calls, often given in a rapid series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread in tropical and subtropical lowlands across much of South America, from northern Colombia and Venezuela, through the Guianas, Brazil, and south to Bolivia and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Conical bill, Slate-blue upperparts (male), Chestnut vent, Pale gray underparts (male)
Description
This small, active tanager-like bird is characterized by its conical bill and distinctive plumage. Males display a slate-blue head and back, pale gray underparts, and a prominent chestnut vent, while females are duller. They are typically found foraging in the canopy and mid-story of tropical and subtropical forests.
