Superciliaried Hemispingus
NameSuperciliaried Hemispingus
Common NameSuperciliaried Hemispingus
Scientific NameSphenopsis superciliaris
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsOlive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. It has a distinctive blackish mask extending through the eye, prominently bordered above by a bright white supercilium (eyebrow stripe). The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of thin, high-pitched notes, often a rapid series like 'tsi-tsi-tsi' or a slightly buzzy, more complex song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Dark eye mask, Olive-green and yellowish plumage, Small size
Description
This small tanager is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. It actively forages for insects and fruits in the understory and mid-story of montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
