Black-headed Tanager
NameBlack-headed Tanager
Common NameBlack-headed Tanager
Scientific NameTangara cyanoptera
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, throat, and upper back. The lower back and rump are bright blue, contrasting with black wings that have iridescent blue coverts. The underparts are pale greenish-yellow, often with a bluish wash. Females are similar but generally duller.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes and soft, buzzing trills.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black head and throat, Vivid blue wings and rump, Pale greenish-yellow underparts, Small size
Description
The Black-headed Tanager is a small, colorful bird characterized by its striking black head and vibrant blue wings. It typically forages for fruits and insects in the canopy and mid-story of humid montane forests.
