Pirre Chlorospingus
NamePirre Chlorospingus
Common NamePirre Chlorospingus
Scientific NameChlorospingus inornatus
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark, almost black cap extending to the eye, contrasting with a bright yellow eye and a thin yellow eye-ring. The upperparts and underparts are olive-yellow, with the belly often appearing slightly brighter. Wings and tail are darker olive.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of thin, high-pitched "tsip" or "chip" notes, sometimes given in a series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of eastern Panama (Darién Province) and extreme northwestern Colombia (Chocó Department), primarily in the Serranía de Pirre.
Identifying Featuresdark cap, bright yellow eye with yellow eye-ring, olive-yellow body, small size, endemic to Pirre mountains
Description
A small, olive-yellow bird with a distinctive dark cap and bright yellow eye. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests, often joining mixed-species flocks.
