Parodi's Hemispingus
NameParodi's Hemispingus
Common NameParodi's Hemispingus
Scientific NamePoospiza parodii
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsPredominantly olive-yellow; darker olive-green on the back, wings, and tail, contrasting with brighter yellow underparts. The crown and forehead are dusky or darker olive. It has a relatively pale, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant "tsee-tsee-tsee" or "tsip" notes, often delivered in a rapid, repetitive series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very restricted range in the high Andes of southeastern Peru, specifically in the departments of Cusco and Puno.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Overall olive-yellow plumage, Dusky crown/forehead, Pale bill, Restricted range in high-altitude Peruvian Andes
Description
This small, inconspicuous tanager is characterized by its olive-yellow plumage, darker on the back and brighter on the underparts. It forages for insects in the dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets of high-altitude montane forests in the Andes.
