Marañón Crescentchest
NameMarañón Crescentchest
Common NameMarañón Crescentchest
Scientific NameMelanopareia maranonica
FamilyMelanopareiidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsThis species features a black crown, a broad white supercilium, and a black eye-stripe. It has a white throat, a prominent black crescent band across the upper breast, and rich rufous-orange underparts. The upperparts are greyish-brown, and the tail is relatively long and blackish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of clear, whistled notes, which can sometimes accelerate or descend in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeThe Marañón Crescentchest is endemic to the Marañón Valley, found in northern Peru and extending into extreme southern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesBlack-and-white facial pattern (black crown, white supercilium, black eye-stripe), White throat with a distinct black crescent band on the upper breast, Rich rufous-orange underparts, Greyish-brown upperparts, Longish black tail
Description
The Marañón Crescentchest is a small, striking passerine known for its distinctive facial pattern and rich rufous underparts. It typically forages on or near the ground, often in pairs, within dry scrub and arid forest habitats.
