Brassy-breasted Tanager
NameBrassy-breasted Tanager
Common NameBrassy-breasted Tanager
Scientific NameTangara thoracica
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsThe head features a bright turquoise-blue crown and nape, with a distinct black mask extending through the eye. The back and wings are emerald green, adorned with fine black barring on the mantle and wing coverts. The throat and breast display a distinctive brassy orange-brown, transitioning to bright green on the belly and flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes or short, rapid trills.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresbright turquoise-blue crown, black eye mask, brassy-orange breast, emerald green body, black-barred wings
Description
The Brassy-breasted Tanager is a small, vibrantly colored bird known for its striking plumage. It typically forages for fruits and insects in the canopy and mid-story of humid forests.
