Oleaginous Hemispingus
NameOleaginous Hemispingus
Common NameOleaginous Hemispingus
Scientific NameSphenopsis frontalis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)15.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has an overall olive-green plumage, slightly paler and more yellowish on the underparts. The head is a slightly darker olive, and it possesses a short, dark bill with a paler base to the lower mandible. Legs are greyish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of thin, high-pitched notes, often delivered as a rapid series like 'tsit-tsit-tsit' or a slightly buzzy trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Oleaginous Hemispingus is found in the Andes mountain range of South America, ranging from Venezuela and Colombia through Ecuador to northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab olive-green plumage, Short dark bill, Lack of prominent markings, Found in montane forests
Description
The Oleaginous Hemispingus is a small, rather drab olive-green tanager found in humid montane forests. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy, often as part of mixed-species flocks, searching for insects.
