Grey-capped hemispingus
Species of bird
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The grey-capped hemispingus (Kleinothraupis reyi) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae that is endemic to Venezuela.
| Grey-capped hemispingus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Thraupidae |
| Genus: | Kleinothraupis |
| Species: | K. reyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Kleinothraupis reyi (Berlepsch, 1885) | |
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests where it is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
The species has a grey crown and does not have any supercilium. Upperparts are olive in colour and underparts are yellow.[2]
Habitat
It is found on elevations between 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) and 3,000 metres (9,800 ft).[2]