Chlorospingus tacarcunae
The Tacarcuna Chlorospingus (*Chlorospingus tacarcunae*) is a subtly beautiful and highly localized passerine, endemic to the remote cloud forests of the Darién Gap. Measuring approximately 13-14 cm (5.1-5.5 inches) in length and weighing between 18-22 grams (0.6-0.8 oz), this medium-sized bird features olive-green upperparts that contrast elegantly with a clean white throat and buffy-olive underparts. Its head pattern is distinctive yet understated: a dusky-olive cap and ear-coverts, occasio...
Restricted to humid montane and cloud forests, typically found at elevations between 1,000 and 1,750 meters (3,300-5,700 feet), favoring dense understory and forest edges.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on small insects and arthropods gleaned from vegetation, supplemented with a variety of small fruits and berries, particularly during specific seasons.
The Tacarcuna Chlorospingus is an active, diurnal bird, primarily foraging in the mid-story and sub-canopy of its dense forest habitat. It employs a gleaning strategy, methodically searching for insects and small arthropods on leaves and twigs. This species is highly social, almost invariably obs...
The Tacarcuna Chlorospingus is strictly endemic to the mountains of extreme eastern Panama and northwestern Colombia. Its distribution is confined to the Serranía de Pirre and Serranía del Darién mountain ranges, forming part of the remote Darién Gap region. Populations are highly localized, prim...
Near Threatened
- Its scientific name, *tacarcunae*, directly refers to Cerro Tacarcuna, one of the highest peaks in its extremely restricted range within the Darién Gap. - Unlike many bird species, the Tacarcuna Chlorospingus exhibits no significant sexual dimorphism, making it challenging to differentiate male...