Wing-barred Piprites
NameWing-barred Piprites
Common NameWing-barred Piprites
Scientific NamePiprites chloris
FamilyPipritidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has a distinctive grey crown and nape, with a bright yellow face and throat. Its upperparts are olive-green, contrasting with vibrant yellow underparts. The dark wings feature two prominent white or yellowish-white wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin, and sibilant notes, often delivered as a series of 'tseet' or 'swee' calls. It also produces a distinctive, often repeated, 'tew-tew-tew' or 'chip-chip-chip' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Wing-barred Piprites has a wide distribution across northern and central South America, ranging from Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas, south through eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and much of Amazonian Brazil.
Identifying Featuresgrey cap, yellow face and throat, olive-green back, bright yellow belly, two prominent white wing-bars
Description
The Wing-barred Piprites is a small, active passerine bird found in the humid forests of South America. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy, often joining mixed-species flocks, feeding on both insects and small fruits.
