Common Chlorospingus

Common Chlorospingus

Chlorospingus flavopectus

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Passerellidae

About

The common chlorospingus, also referred to as common bush tanager, is a small passerine bird. It is a resident breeder in the highlands from central Mexico south to Bolivia and northwest Argentina. C. flavopectus in the loose sense is a notorious cryptic species complex, and several of the up to 25 subspecies recognized in recent times are likely to be distinct species. Some populations in fact appear to be more distinct than several other members of Chlorospingus.

Fun Fact

flavopectus in the loose sense is a notorious cryptic species complex, and several of the up to 25 subspecies recognized in recent times are likely to be distinct species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the extreme southeast Sierra Madre de Chiapas (Volcán Tacaná; probably west to El Triunfo) and southwards along the Pacific slope of the Central American mountains, probably to Nicaragua.

Diet

Feeds on insects, spiders small fruits and nectar.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance