Vilcabamba and Vilcanota Cordilleras (eastern slope of Andes), in Cuzco, southern Peru.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Status NT
Habitat destruction and degradtion through clearance for cattle ranching and soy production, facilitated by expansion of the road network, is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Feeds in groups of 3-9 individuals, usually in mixed flocks, especially with Northern Citrine Warbler (Myiothlypis luteoviridis).
Food
Arthropods gleaned from within bamboo and leafy understorey.
Voice
Incessantly repeated series of mostly buzzy, high pitched notes, eg 'tzzee tszwe zi zi zi zhit-zhit-zhit' often switching phrases abruptly.
Parodi's Hemispingus (Kleinothraupis parodii) [XC74228]
by Andrew Spencer from Carrizales, Abra Malaga Area, Cusco, Peru (call, song)
Parodi's Hemispingus (Kleinothraupis parodii) [XC223919]
by Andrew Spencer from Abra Malaga area, Cuzco, Peru (call)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Genus has been thought to belong with New World warblers (Parulidae), but recent molecular-genetic data support placement in present family. Present species may be closest to and sister-taxon of Orange-browed Hemispingus (Kleinothraupis calophrys). Appears to be upper-elevational replacement of Black-capped Hemispingus (Kleinothraupis atropileus).
Similar Species
Northern Citrine Warbler (Myiothlypis luteoviridis) is similar in plumage but has a thinner all-black bill, while Parodi's Hemispingus (Kleinothraupis parodii) has paler cutting edge. Also the lores are blacker and the crown yellowish in Northern Citrine Warbler (Myiothlypis luteoviridis).
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet