Dusky Chlorospingus
NameDusky Chlorospingus
Common NameDusky Chlorospingus
Scientific NameChlorospingus semifuscus
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsThe head and throat are dusky grey, fading to paler grey on the breast and belly. The back, wings, and tail are olive-green, with brighter yellowish-olive on the wing edges. The iris is a distinctive reddish-orange, and the bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'seep' notes, often given in a rapid, chattering series, and a thin, buzzy trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes mountain range, found from Colombia south through Ecuador to far northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesDusky grey head and underparts, Olive-green back and wings, Bright reddish-orange eyes, Small, dark bill, Active foraging behavior
Description
A small, active passerine found in humid montane forests of the Andes. It is characterized by its dusky grey head and underparts, olive-green back, and striking reddish-orange eyes. This species typically forages for insects and some fruit in the understory and mid-story.
