Buff-banded Mountain Tanager
NameBuff-banded Mountain Tanager
Common NameBuff-banded Mountain Tanager
Scientific NameButhraupis montana
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)31
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black head with a prominent white crown stripe, blue-black upperparts, and bright yellow underparts. A buffy band is present on the lower back, giving the species its name.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes and a chattering call, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head with white crown stripe, Blue-black upperparts, Bright yellow underparts, Buffy band on lower back (often obscured), Relatively large size for a tanager
Description
This striking tanager is a medium-sized bird characterized by its vibrant plumage. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of montane forests, feeding on a mix of fruits and insects.
