Rufous-browed Hemispingus
NameRufous-browed Hemispingus
Common NameRufous-browed Hemispingus
Scientific NamePoospiza rufosuperciliaris
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsThe Rufous-browed Hemispingus has dark grey upperparts, wings, and tail. Its head features a prominent rufous-orange supercilium (eyebrow) extending from the bill to behind the eye, set against a blackish face and throat. The underparts are a rich rufous-orange, which may fade slightly towards the vent.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a thin, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or a rapid series of high-pitched notes, often delivered while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of northern Peru, found in a relatively restricted range within humid montane forests, typically at elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying Featuresrufous-orange supercilium, blackish face and throat, dark grey upperparts, rufous-orange underparts, small size
Description
This small tanager is characterized by its striking rufous-orange supercilium and underparts, contrasting with dark grey upperparts. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for insects in the dense understory of humid montane forests.
