Three-striped Hemispingus (Microspingus trifasciatus)
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Three-striped Hemispingus

Microspingus trifasciatus Taczanowski, 1874

14 gWeight

The three-striped hemispingus (Microspingus trifasciatus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Bolivia, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Bolivia, Peru

Three-striped Hemispingus has been recorded at 17 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Chuspipata – upper Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia87 records
  2. Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru42 records
  3. Tablas Monte AreaBolivia29 records
More places
  1. Wayqecha Cloud Forest Birding LodgePeru29 records
  2. Carretera a Manú – Túneles PillahuataPeru24 records
  3. Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia13 records
  4. Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological StationPeru11 records
  5. Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru8 records
  6. ACP Abra Málaga Thastayoc Royal CinclodesPeru7 records
  7. Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia4 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BoliviaPeru

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 three-striped hemispingus (Microspingus trifasciatus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.

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Questions

How big is the Three-striped Hemispingus?

The Three-striped Hemispingus weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Three-striped Hemispingus live?

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

When is the best time to see the Three-striped Hemispingus?

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

Is the Three-striped Hemispingus endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Three-striped Hemispingus as Least Concern.

What does the Three-striped Hemispingus eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Three-striped Hemispingus in?

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

At a glance

Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
68 mm
Tail
68 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

South America: Peru and Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Microspingus

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Three-striped Hemispingus

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