Blue-whiskered Tanager
NameBlue-whiskered Tanager
Common NameBlue-whiskered Tanager
Scientific NameTangara johannae
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a bright yellow crown, a black mask extending from the lores to the ear coverts, and a prominent turquoise-blue malar stripe. The body is predominantly bright green, with a black back streaked with yellow. The wings display blue lesser and median coverts, with black primary and secondary feathers edged in blue and yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often delivered as a series of 'tsit' or 'seet' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Chocó biogeographic region, specifically in western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow crown, black facial mask, turquoise-blue malar stripe, bright green body plumage, blue wing patches
Description
This small, vibrant tanager is characterized by its striking yellow crown, black facial mask, and distinctive turquoise-blue malar stripe. It typically forages for fruits and insects in the canopy and subcanopy of humid tropical forests.
