Black-throated Shrike-Tanager
NameBlack-throated Shrike-Tanager
Common NameBlack-throated Shrike-Tanager
Scientific NameLanio aurantius
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head, throat, and upper breast, sharply contrasting with a vibrant golden-yellow belly, rump, and flanks. The back and wings are black, sometimes with a yellow patch on the shoulder. Females are duller, with a dusky olive head and throat, olive-yellow underparts, and olive-brown upperparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp 'chip' notes, chattering calls, and a series of whistled phrases that can vary in complexity.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Mexico (from Veracruz and Oaxaca) south through Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head and throat contrasting with bright yellow body (male), Shrike-like bill with a hooked tip, Often seen in mixed-species foraging flocks, Prefers humid lowland forests
Description
This striking tanager is characterized by its contrasting black head and bright yellow body. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests, often joining mixed-species flocks.
