Black-chinned Mountain-Tanager
NameBlack-chinned Mountain-Tanager
Common NameBlack-chinned Mountain-Tanager
Scientific NameAnisognathus notabilis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsThe head and throat are glossy black, contrasting sharply with the bright yellow underparts. The back and nape are olive-yellow to greyish-yellow, while the wings and tail are dark blue, with brighter blue on the wing coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes often given in short, repeated phrases, such as 'tseet-tseet' or 'swee-swee-swee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Andes of Colombia and northwestern Ecuador, typically at elevations between 1,200 and 2,400 meters.
Identifying Featuresblack head, bright yellow underparts, blue wings, olive-yellow back, stout bill
Description
This vibrant tanager is characterized by its striking black head, bright yellow underparts, and contrasting blue wings. It typically forages for fruits and insects in the canopy and mid-story of humid montane forests.
