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Black-capped Hemispingus

Kleinothraupis atropileus

Least Concern
Envergure
15,1 cm
Poids
22,0 g
Famille
Thraupidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

The Black-capped Hemispingus is a small tanager-like bird of Andean cloud forests, with a dark cap and white supercilium giving it a masked appearance. It ranges from Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador and Peru, inhabiting humid montane forest undergrowth and shrubby areas above 2,000 meters. It feeds on insects, berries, and seeds, often in mixed-species flocks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 15,1 cm 5.9 in
Poids 22,0 g 0.78 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Kleinothraupis
Espèces Kleinothraupis atropileus

Distribution

Black-capped Hemispingus has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-capped Hemispingus endangered?
The Black-capped Hemispingus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-capped Hemispingus nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-capped Hemispingus?
The Black-capped Hemispingus has a wingspan of 15.1 cm, weight of 22.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-capped Hemispingus belong to?
The Black-capped Hemispingus (Kleinothraupis atropileus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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