Species profile
Piura Hemispingus
Sphenopsis piurae
Quick answer
Breeding regions are SA. Breeding subregions are sw Ecuador and nw Peru.
- Scientific name
- Sphenopsis piurae
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Genus
- Sphenopsis
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
Recording Piura Hemispingus in your journal
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