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Western Hemispingus
Sphenopsis ochracea (Berlepsch & Taczanowski, 1884)
14 cmLength16 gWeight
The western hemispingus (Sphenopsis ochracea) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.
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 western hemispingus (Sphenopsis ochracea) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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Questions
How big is the Western Hemispingus?
The Western Hemispingus is about 14 cm long and weighs around 16 g.
Where does the Western Hemispingus live?
Its breeding range: South America: southwestern Colombia and western Ecuador.
Is the Western Hemispingus endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Western Hemispingus as Least Concern.
What does the Western Hemispingus eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Western Hemispingus in?
It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 14 cm
- Weight
- 16 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 80 mm
- Tail
- 70 mm
- Bill
- 15 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southwestern Colombia and western Ecuador
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
- Genus
- Sphenopsis
Other birds in the genus Sphenopsis
Oleaginous HemispingusSphenopsis frontalis
Black-eared HemispingusSphenopsis melanotis
Piura HemispingusSphenopsis piurae
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Hooded TanagerNemosia pileata
Cherry-throated TanagerNemosia rourei
Blue-backed TanagerCyanicterus cyanicterus
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