Rufous-browed Hemispingus

Poospiza rufosuperciliaris (Blake & Hocking, 1974)

15–16 cmLength29 gWeight

The rufous-browed hemispingus (Poospiza rufosuperciliaris) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Busiest months: May · Most records: Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: May · Most records: Peru

Rufous-browed Hemispingus has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru150 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

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 rufous-browed hemispingus (Poospiza rufosuperciliaris) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-browed Hemispingus?

The Rufous-browed Hemispingus is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 29 g.

Where does the Rufous-browed Hemispingus live?

Its breeding range: South America: Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-browed Hemispingus?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in May (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Rufous-browed Hemispingus endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-browed Hemispingus as Least Concern.

What does the Rufous-browed Hemispingus eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rufous-browed Hemispingus in?

It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length: 15–16 cm
Weight: 29 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 69 mm
Tail: 66 mm
Bill: 15 mm
Tarsus: 29 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: Poospiza

Other birds in the genus Poospiza

Bolivian Warbling FinchPoospiza boliviana

Cinnamon Warbling FinchPoospiza ornata

Black-and-rufous Warbling FinchPoospiza nigrorufa

Black-and-chestnut Warbling FinchPoospiza whitii

Collared Warbling FinchPoospiza hispaniolensis

Rufous-breasted Warbling FinchPoospiza rubecula

Tucuman Mountain FinchPoospiza baeri

Cochabamba Mountain FinchPoospiza garleppi

Slaty-backed HemispingusPoospiza goeringi

PlushcapCatamblyrhynchus diadema

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