Black-goggled Tanager
NameBlack-goggled Tanager
Common NameBlack-goggled Tanager
Scientific NameTrichothraupis melanops
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsMales feature a prominent black mask covering the lores and ear-coverts, contrasting with a bright yellow crown patch. The upperparts are olive-brown, while the underparts are a buffy-ochre color. Wings and tail are dusky.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, and sibilant song, often described as a rapid series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, inhabiting humid montane forests and adjacent secondary growth.
Identifying Featuresblack mask, bright yellow crown patch, olive-brown upperparts, buffy underparts, pale, relatively stout bill
Description
The Black-goggled Tanager is a medium-sized tanager characterized by its distinctive black mask and bright yellow crown. It typically forages in the understory of humid forests, often alone or in mixed-species flocks, searching for insects and fruits.
