Blue-browed Tanager
NameBlue-browed Tanager
Common NameBlue-browed Tanager
Scientific NameTangara cyanotis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly emerald green on the underparts and back. The crown and nape are black, contrasting with a bright blue supercilium extending from the lore to behind the eye. Wings are black with prominent bright blue shoulder patches and blue edges on the tertials, while the tail is dark blue. Some individuals may show a rufous or buff wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes or a series of short, sharp 'tsit' or 'seet' calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of South America, specifically from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru, extending into Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesBright blue supercilium (brow), Emerald green body plumage, Black crown and nape, Blue shoulder patches, Small size
Description
This small, vibrant tanager is characterized by its striking emerald green and black plumage, highlighted by a distinctive bright blue supercilium. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of humid montane forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
