Order Passeriformes Genus Hemispingus Higher classification Hemispingus | Phylum Chordata Family Thraupidae Scientific name Hemispingus atropileus Rank Species | |
Similar Hemispingus, Black‑eared hemispingus, Black‑headed hemispingus, Slaty‑backed hemispingus, Grey‑capped hemispingus | ||
The black-capped hemispingus (Hemispingus atropileus) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family.
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It is found in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The Peruvian form is sometimes treated as a separate species, the white-browed hemispingus (H. auricularis).
Description
The species has a yellow breast and underparts, while its back and tail are green.
Habitat
They feed on Chusquea bamboo species.
References
Black-capped hemispingus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA