Blue-necked Tanager
NameBlue-necked Tanager
Common NameBlue-necked Tanager
Scientific NameTangara cyanicollis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsAdults feature a brilliant sky-blue head and nape, contrasting with a black mask around the eyes and a black back. The wings and rump display iridescent turquoise-green feathers, while the underparts are a deep, rich blue.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsit' or 'seet' calls, often given while foraging. They also produce a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from Venezuela, through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, south to Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesVivid sky-blue head and nape, Black mask around eyes, Black back, Iridescent turquoise-green wing coverts and rump, Deep blue underparts
Description
The Blue-necked Tanager is a small, strikingly colorful bird known for its vibrant blue head and neck. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of humid forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on fruits and insects.
