Black-eared Hemispingus
Sphenopsis melanotis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sphenopsis-melanotis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-eared Hemispingus (Sphenopsis melanotis) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (tanagers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.8 cm and a weight of 16 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 13,8 cm | 5.4 in |
| Ağırlık | 16,0 g | 0.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familya | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Sphenopsis |
| Türler | Sphenopsis melanotis |
Distribution
Black-eared Hemispingus has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thraupidae family