Slaty-backed Hemispingus (Poospiza goeringi)

Other Names (World)
Slaty-backed Hemispingus, Slaty-backed Tanager

Family
Thraupidae (Tanagers)

Size
13 - 15 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Sclater & Salvin, 1870)

Habitat
Cloud and elfin forest. From 2,600 - 3,200 m, occasionally down to 2,300 m.

Range (Guide)

Venezuela (B).

Andes of M�rida and northern T�chira, in western Venezuela.

Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and stable.

Status VU
Habitat destruction through agricultural conversion, potentially compounded by proposed mining and road construction, is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Continuous stream of moderate-pitched, harsh notes, 'ch-d-d-d-d-d-d', and a more pleasant stream of musical 'chi-ti-tee chi-ti-tee', probably given as a duet.

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Genus has been thought to belong with New World warblers (Parulidae), but recent molecular-genetic data support placement in present family. The monophyly of genus questioned. It is supported by some molecular data, but other molecular data equivocal.

Similar Species
Black-eared Hemispingus (Sphenopsis melanotis) lacks black crown and conspicuous supercilium, and has duller underparts.

References
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