White-browed Conebill
NameWhite-browed Conebill
Common NameWhite-browed Conebill
Scientific NameConirostrum rufum
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThe head and upperparts are dark slate-grey. A distinctive white supercilium runs above a blackish loral area and eye-stripe. The throat, breast, and belly are a rich rufous-chestnut. The bill is small, conical, and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often delivered in a rapid series or trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes mountain range, found in northern Colombia and western Venezuela.
Identifying Featureswhite supercilium, dark slate-grey upperparts, rufous underparts, small conical bill, small size
Description
This small, active tanager is characterized by its striking plumage, featuring dark slate-grey upperparts and rich rufous underparts. It possesses a prominent white supercilium that contrasts with a dark eye-stripe, and is typically found foraging in montane forests.
