Slaty-backed Hemispingus
Poospiza goeringi
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Venezuela
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The slaty-backed hemispingus (Poospiza goeringi) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae that is endemic to Venezuela.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Andes of western Venezuela (Mérida and northern Táchira).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Slaty-backed hemispingus
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
