Pearly-breasted Conebill
NamePearly-breasted Conebill
Common NamePearly-breasted Conebill
Scientific NameConirostrum leucogenys
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMales are largely bluish-gray on the upperparts, with a paler gray belly and a distinctive white throat and upper breast. The lores and area around the eye are blackish, contrasting with bright reddish-brown irises. Females are similar but generally duller, with less distinct white on the throat.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'ssee-ssee-ssee' notes, often delivered rapidly in a series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, specifically in northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela, inhabiting humid lowland and foothill forests.
Identifying Featuressmall size, slender pointed bill, bluish-gray plumage, white throat and upper breast, reddish-brown eyes, blackish lores
Description
The Pearly-breasted Conebill is a small, active tanager characterized by its slender, pointed bill and striking bluish-gray plumage. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of humid forests, often seen alone or in mixed-species flocks. Its diet primarily consists of nectar, insects, and small fruits.
