Pardusco
NamePardusco
Common NamePardusco
Scientific NameOreomanes fraseri
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brownish-olive plumage, with a slightly paler, buffy throat and belly. The back and wings are darker brown, and the tail is also brownish. It lacks prominent markings or streaks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of simple, high-pitched, thin notes and short, squeaky trills, often described as 'tsip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes mountains, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, south to northern Argentina.
Identifying Featuressmall size, drab brownish-olive plumage, fine slightly decurved bill, pale throat, inhabits high-altitude Polylepis forests
Description
The Pardusco is a small, drab tanager inhabiting high-altitude Andean forests. It has a brownish-olive plumage with a paler throat and a fine, slightly decurved bill. This species actively forages for insects among the dense foliage of Polylepis trees.
