Brown-flanked Tanager
NameBrown-flanked Tanager
Common NameBrown-flanked Tanager
Scientific NameThlypopsis ruficeps
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright rufous-orange head and throat, a gray back and wings, and whitish underparts with brownish flanks. Females are similar but duller, with a more yellowish-orange head and less vibrant gray on the back.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'tsee' or 'tsit' notes, sometimes given in a short series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of South America, from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru, extending south into Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesBright rufous-orange head (especially males), Gray back contrasting with orange head, Whitish belly with brownish flanks, Small size, Often seen in mixed-species flocks
Description
A small, colorful tanager found in the humid montane forests of the Andes. Males are distinguished by their striking rufous-orange head and throat, contrasting with a gray back and whitish underparts. They typically forage for insects and small fruits in the mid-story to canopy, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
