Black-faced Tanager
NameBlack-faced Tanager
Common NameBlack-faced Tanager
Scientific NameSchistochlamys melanopis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsAdults have a distinctive black mask covering the face and throat, extending slightly onto the upper breast. The rest of the plumage is a uniform pale grey, with a slightly paler belly. The iris is reddish-brown, and the bill is pale, often whitish or bluish-grey.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a 'swee-swee-swee' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call, sometimes with a chattering quality.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across northern and central South America, found in countries such as Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Paraguay.
Identifying Featuresblack face and throat, pale grey body plumage, reddish-brown eye, pale, conical bill
Description
The Black-faced Tanager is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its striking black face and throat contrasting with a pale grey body. It typically perches conspicuously in open woodlands and savannas, often foraging for insects and fruits.
