Black-capped Tanager
NameBlack-capped Tanager
Common NameBlack-capped Tanager
Scientific NameTangara heinei
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black cap, iridescent turquoise-green on the face, throat, and upper breast, fading to a darker blue-green on the lower breast and belly. The back and wings are dark blue-gray, with some iridescence. Females are similar but duller, with less extensive and less vibrant turquoise.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched, thin, sibilant 'tsit' notes, often given in a rapid series or a short, buzzy trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, iridescent turquoise-green face and throat, dark blue-gray body, small size
Description
A small, vibrant tanager characterized by its striking black cap and iridescent turquoise-green face and throat. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of humid montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
