Sooty-capped Chlorospingus
NameSooty-capped Chlorospingus
Common NameSooty-capped Chlorospingus
Scientific NameChlorospingus pileatus
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsThe Sooty-capped Chlorospingus has a distinctive sooty black cap, a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe), and a white throat. Its upperparts are olive-green, and the underparts are yellowish-olive, becoming paler on the belly. The bill is dark, and the eyes are reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' call, and a rapid, chattering song often described as a series of 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Talamanca Mountains, found in the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesSooty black cap, Prominent white supercilium, White throat, Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish-olive underparts, Reddish-brown eyes
Description
This small, active bird is characterized by its olive-green plumage and striking head pattern. It forages primarily in the understory and mid-story of montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on insects and small fruits.
