The Black-capped Hemispingus is a small, active tanager-like bird with a distinctive black cap, white supercilium (eyebrow), and olive-yellow underparts. It's a resident of Andean cloud forests.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane cloud forests of the Andes, ranging from Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador and Peru.
How to spot
Look in the mid-story and sub-canopy of humid cloud forests, almost always in mixed-species flocks. Their black cap and white eyebrow are key identification features. Listen for their thin, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round in its range. Early to mid-morning is ideal for active observation.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane cloud forests of the Andes, ranging from Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador and Peru.
How to spot
Look in the mid-story and sub-canopy of humid cloud forests, almost always in mixed-species flocks. Their black cap and white eyebrow are key identification features. Listen for their thin, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round in its range. Early to mid-morning is ideal for active observation.
This species is a regular member of mixed-species foraging flocks, which are common in Andean cloud forests, and it plays a role in foraging efficiency within these groups.
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