Azure-rumped Tanager
NameAzure-rumped Tanager
Common NameAzure-rumped Tanager
Scientific NameTangara cabanisi
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are bright azure blue, often appearing scaly due to darker feather centers. The underparts are pale bluish-white to grayish-white. The back and wings are dark blue-green to turquoise, with the rump being a brighter azure blue. The tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant 'tsit' or 'seet' notes, often given in short, buzzy phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted range in the Sierra Madre de Chiapas, spanning southeastern Mexico (Chiapas) and southwestern Guatemala.
Identifying Featuresbright azure blue head, pale underparts, dark blue-green back and wings, azure blue rump, small size, montane forest habitat
Description
This small, striking tanager is characterized by its bright azure blue head and pale underparts. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of humid montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on fruits and insects. Its restricted range and specific habitat requirements contribute to its endangered status.
