Blue-and-gold Tanager
NameBlue-and-gold Tanager
Common NameBlue-and-gold Tanager
Scientific NameCyanerpes bonariensis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsMales have a deep violet-blue head, upperparts, and wings, with bright golden-yellow underparts, lower back, and rump. They have bright red eyes. Females are duller, with greenish upperparts, yellowish underparts, and a blue wash on the head and wings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'ssee' call, often given repeatedly. The song is a series of high-pitched, somewhat jumbled notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern South America, primarily in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina. It also occurs on some Caribbean islands, likely introduced.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant blue and golden-yellow plumage (males), Bright red eyes, Slender, slightly decurved black bill, Small to medium size
Description
The Blue-and-gold Tanager is a striking passerine bird known for its vibrant blue and yellow plumage. It is typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy and subcanopy of forests and woodlands, often in mixed-species flocks.
