Brown Tanager
NameBrown Tanager
Common NameBrown Tanager
Scientific NameOrchesticus abeillei
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage; rufous-brown crown and nape contrasting with a darker, dusky mask extending from the lores through the eye. The underparts are slightly paler brown, and it possesses a pale, somewhat conical bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, and somewhat buzzy notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil, primarily found in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Paraná.
Identifying Featuresdull brown plumage, rufous-brown crown and nape, dark eye mask, pale conical bill, found in montane forests of SE Brazil
Description
The Brown Tanager is a medium-sized, rather plain tanager characterized by its dull brown plumage and a distinctive rufous-brown crown. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid montane forests, often joining mixed-species flocks.
