Orange-browed Hemispingus
NameOrange-browed Hemispingus
Common NameOrange-browed Hemispingus
Scientific NameSphenopsis calophrys
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsThe Orange-browed Hemispingus has olive-green upperparts and flanks, with yellowish-olive underparts. Its head is distinctive, featuring a prominent black cap, a bright orange-rufous supercilium (brow) extending from the bill to behind the eye, and a dark lore/eyeline. The throat and malar area are also orange-rufous, blending into the yellowish-olive breast.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or a thin, rising 'sweeet'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of southern Peru and western Bolivia, specifically found in southeastern Peru (Cusco, Puno, Madre de Dios) and western Bolivia (La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz).
Identifying FeaturesBright orange-rufous supercilium, Solid black cap, Olive-green body plumage, Small size, Found in Andean montane forests
Description
This small tanager is characterized by its olive-green body, contrasting with a striking black cap and a bright orange-rufous supercilium. It typically forages actively for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests, often found in bamboo thickets.
