Black-and-yellow Tanager
NameBlack-and-yellow Tanager
Common NameBlack-and-yellow Tanager
Scientific NameChrysothlypis chrysomelas
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright yellow head, throat, breast, belly, and rump, with a contrasting black back, wings, and tail. Females are duller, with more olive-yellow plumage and less extensive black on the upperparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'seet' notes, often given in a rapid series. They also produce a soft, sibilant 'sisisisi' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama, typically at elevations between 700 and 1700 meters.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow head and underparts, Black back, wings, and tail, Small size, Active foraging behavior, Found in montane forests of Central America
Description
This small, striking tanager is characterized by its vibrant yellow head and underparts, contrasting sharply with its black back, wings, and tail. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for insects and small fruits in the canopy and subcanopy of humid montane forests.
