Black-eared Hemispingus
Sphenopsis melanotis
(L 5.75")
Rare to uncommon in the understory
or middle level ..at 1800-2700 m
...in areas with chusquea bamboo.
Having a bug snack.
San Isidro Lodge
21Jan2011
Sphenopsis in Greek means
wedge appearance; melanotis
in Greek means black eared.
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