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Pardusco
Nephelornis oneilli Lowery & Tallman, 1976
16 gWeight
The pardusco (Nephelornis oneilli) is a species of tanager that is endemic to woodland near the timberline in the Andes of central Peru.
Busiest months: July–August and November · Most records: Peru
Where and when it's recorded
Pardusco has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru389 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The pardusco (Nephelornis oneilli) is a species of tanager that is endemic to woodland near the timberline in the Andes of central Peru. It is the only member of the genus Nephelornis. This small olive-brown bird is typically seen in groups, which sometimes join mixed species flocks.
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Questions
How big is the Pardusco?
The Pardusco weighs around 16 g.
Where does the Pardusco live?
Its breeding range: South America: Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.
When is the best time to see the Pardusco?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, August and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Pardusco endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Pardusco as Least Concern.
What does the Pardusco eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Pardusco in?
It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 16 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 68 mm
- Tail
- 60 mm
- Bill
- 13 mm
- Tarsus
- 22 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Peru
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
- Genus
- Nephelornis
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