Black-bellied Tanager
NameBlack-bellied Tanager
Common NameBlack-bellied Tanager
Scientific NameRamphocelus melanogaster
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsMales have a deep crimson-red head, throat, breast, and rump, contrasting sharply with a velvety black back, belly, wings, and tail. A distinctive white patch is present on the lower mandible. Females are duller, with more rufous-red and brownish-black areas.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of clear, whistled notes and a series of chattering calls, often given from within dense foliage.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area in central Peru, primarily found in the humid montane forests of the eastern Andes, particularly in the departments of San Martín and Huánuco.
Identifying FeaturesStriking crimson-red and black plumage (male), Prominent white patch on the lower mandible, Medium-sized tanager, Found in humid montane forests of central Peru
Description
The Black-bellied Tanager is a striking medium-sized bird endemic to Peru, known for its vibrant red and black plumage. Males are particularly conspicuous, often seen foraging for fruits and insects in the mid-story of humid montane forests.
