Black-headed Hemispingus
Pseudospingus verticalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pseudospingus-verticalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-headed Hemispingus (Pseudospingus verticalis) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (tanagers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.4 cm and a weight of 14 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-headed Hemispingus is a small, compact tanager-like bird with a black cap, olive-green back, and yellowish underparts. It is restricted to humid montane forests of the western Andes in Colombia and Ecuador, inhabiting cloud forest at elevations between 1,500 and 2,800 meters. It forages in the understory and midstory, gleaning insects and berries from foliage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.4 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 14.0 g | 0.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Pseudospingus |
| Species | Pseudospingus verticalis |
Distribution
Black-headed Hemispingus has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thraupidae family