Blue-and-yellow Tanager
NameBlue-and-yellow Tanager
Common NameBlue-and-yellow Tanager
Scientific NameThraupis bonariensis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsMales display a bright blue head, throat, and upper back, with a distinct black mask around a reddish-brown eye. The underparts are vivid yellow, contrasting with blue wings and tail. Females are duller, with a grayish-blue head and greenish-yellow underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, somewhat scratchy notes, often described as a 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or a short, warbling phrase. It also gives sharp 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, including parts of Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, and southern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBright blue head and upper back, Vivid yellow underparts, Blue wings and tail, Reddish-brown eye with a dark mask
Description
This striking tanager is characterized by its vibrant blue head and bright yellow underparts. It is an active bird, often seen foraging for fruits and insects in trees and shrubs, sometimes joining mixed-species flocks.
