Black-eared Hemispingus
Sphenopsis melanotis
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The Black-eared Hemispingus is a small, compact tanager-like bird with olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, and a prominent black mask around the ear region. It inhabits Andean cloud forests from Colombia and Venezuela south to Bolivia, typically at elevations between 2,000 and 3,500 meters. It forages actively in mossy undergrowth and bamboo thickets, gleaning insects and small berries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,8 cm | 5.4 in |
| Peso | 16,0 g | 0.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Thraupidae (Tángaras) |
| Genus | Sphenopsis |
| Especies | Sphenopsis melanotis |
Distribution
Black-eared Hemispingus has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thraupidae family