Drab Hemispingus
NameDrab Hemispingus
Common NameDrab Hemispingus
Scientific NamePseudospingus xanthophthalmus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsThis species has a grayish-brown to olive-gray head and upperparts, with paler gray underparts that may show a faint yellowish wash on the belly. Its most distinctive feature is a prominent pale, often yellowish-white, eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'tsee' or 'tsit' calls, often given in a series. Its song is a simple, high-pitched trill or a sequence of clear notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the eastern slopes of the Andes in Peru, ranging from Amazonas south to Puno.
Identifying Featurespale eye, drab grayish plumage, small size, active foraging in montane forest
Description
The Drab Hemispingus is a small, rather plain tanager found in the Andes of Peru. It is typically observed foraging actively for insects in the understory and mid-story of montane cloud forests.
