Slaty-backed Hemispingus (Poospiza goeringi)
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Slaty-backed Hemispingus

Poospiza goeringi (Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1871)

14–15 cmLength17 gWeight

The slaty-backed hemispingus (Poospiza goeringi) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The slaty-backed hemispingus (Poospiza goeringi) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is endemic to Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Slaty-backed Hemispingus?

The Slaty-backed Hemispingus is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 17 g.

Where does the Slaty-backed Hemispingus live?

Its breeding range: South America: southwestern Venezuela.

Is the Slaty-backed Hemispingus endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Slaty-backed Hemispingus as Near Threatened.

What does the Slaty-backed Hemispingus eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Slaty-backed Hemispingus in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–15 cm
Weight
17 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
64 mm
Tail
55 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
28 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: southwestern Venezuela

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 FinchBolivian Warbling FinchPoospiza bolivianaCinnamon Warbling FinchCinnamon Warbling FinchPoospiza ornataBlack-and-rufous Warbling FinchBlack-and-rufous Warbling FinchPoospiza nigrorufaBlack-and-chestnut Warbling FinchBlack-and-chestnut Warbling FinchPoospiza whitiiCollared Warbling FinchCollared Warbling FinchPoospiza hispaniolensisRufous-breasted Warbling FinchRufous-breasted Warbling FinchPoospiza rubeculaTucuman Mountain FinchTucuman Mountain FinchPoospiza baeriCochabamba Mountain FinchCochabamba Mountain FinchPoospiza garleppiRufous-browed HemispingusRufous-browed HemispingusPoospiza rufosuperciliarisPlushcapPlushcapCatamblyrhynchus diadema
Slaty-backed Hemispingus

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