Cinereous Conebill

 The Cinereous Conebill is a small, neat Andean bird with gray upperparts, pale underparts, and a thin, pointed bill. The wings are darker with pale edging, and the face shows a subtle pale eyebrow. Its clean, understated plumage suits its high‑elevation habitats.

• Species eBird Ecuador Link: Cinereous Conebill

In Ecuador, it inhabits inter‑Andean valleys, dry scrub, gardens, and semi‑open highland habitats between 2,000 and 3,800 meters. It is common around towns and agricultural areas.

This species often forages acrobatically in flowering shrubs, probing blossoms for insects. It is one of the most characteristic small birds of Andean towns and gardens.