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Black-headed Hemispingus

Pseudospingus verticalis

Least Concern
Envergure
14,4 cm
Poids
14,0 g
Famille
Thraupidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

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
Envergure 14,4 cm 5.7 in
Poids 14,0 g 0.49 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Black-headed Hemispingus has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-headed Hemispingus endangered?
The Black-headed Hemispingus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-headed Hemispingus?
The Black-headed Hemispingus has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 14.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Hemispingus belong to?
The Black-headed Hemispingus (Pseudospingus verticalis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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