Kleinothraupis reyi
The Grey-capped Hemispingus (*Kleinothraupis reyi*) is a small, striking tanager measuring approximately 13.5-14 cm (5.3-5.5 inches) in length, with a slender build characteristic of its family. Its most distinctive field mark is its prominent slate-grey cap, which sharply contrasts with its otherwise vibrant olive-green upperparts. The underparts are a bright, clear yellow, often fading slightly to a paler yellow or whitish on the lower belly and vent, while its small, pointed bill is blacki...
Inhabits humid montane cloud forests, forest borders, and secondary growth with dense understory, typically at elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 meters (6,500-9,800 feet).
Feeds primarily on insects and other arthropods gleaned from foliage and branches, supplementing its diet with small fruits and berries.
The Grey-capped Hemispingus is a highly active, diurnal species, often encountered as part of the vibrant mixed-species foraging flocks that are characteristic of Andean cloud forests. It primarily forages by gleaning insects and other arthropods from the foliage, small branches, and moss-laden t...
The Grey-capped Hemispingus is a resident species distributed throughout the humid montane Andes of southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru. Its range begins in the Nariño department of extreme southern Colombia, extending south through both the eastern and western slopes of the Andes acros...
Least Concern
- The Grey-capped Hemispingus was reclassified from the genus *Hemispingus* into the new genus *Kleinothraupis* following molecular studies that revealed the former was polyphyletic. - It is an altitudinal specialist, rarely found outside its preferred high-elevation cloud forest habitat. - This ...