Sapayoa
NameSapayoa
Common NameSapayoa
Scientific NameSapayoa aenigma
FamilySapayoidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.25
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsMales and females are similar, largely dull olive-green above, slightly paler and more yellowish on the belly. It has a dark, relatively stout bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallGenerally quiet, but produces soft, high-pitched whistles and thin, sibilant notes, often given singly or in short series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid lowland and foothill forests from eastern Panama south through western Colombia and western Ecuador to extreme northwestern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dull olive-green plumage, Dark bill, Quiet behavior, Unique taxonomic position
Description
A small, olive-green bird with a relatively short tail and a dark bill. It is often found foraging quietly in the understory of humid tropical forests, representing a unique and ancient lineage of passerine birds.
