Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager
NameBlue-winged Mountain-Tanager
Common NameBlue-winged Mountain-Tanager
Scientific NameAnisognathus somptuosus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsThe bird has a bright yellow crown, nape, and underparts. Its face, throat, and back are glossy black. The wings feature prominent iridescent blue patches on the lesser and median coverts, with the rest of the flight feathers being dark. The tail is also dark, often with a bluish tinge.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a 'tsit-tsit-tsit' or a rapid, chattering song. They also produce various squeaky and buzzy calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts and crown, Glossy black face, throat, and back, Vivid blue patches on the wings, Medium-sized tanager
Description
This striking tanager is characterized by its vibrant yellow underparts and crown, contrasting with a black face, back, and throat. It features distinctive bright blue patches on its wings, often found foraging in the mid-story of humid montane forests. They are typically seen in pairs or small groups, sometimes joining mixed-species flocks.
