Carmiol's Tanager
NameCarmiol's Tanager
Common NameCarmiol's Tanager
Scientific NameChlorothraupis carmioli
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsOverall olive-green plumage. Males have a brighter yellow throat and face, extending to the breast. Females are duller, more uniformly olive, with a less distinct yellow wash on the throat. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, scratchy "churr" or "chick" notes, sometimes a rapid "chip-chip-chip" series, and a distinctive "tseet" call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeOccurs in Central America, from eastern Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, extending into northwestern Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green plumage, Stout dark bill, Yellow wash on throat/face (more pronounced in males), Found in humid forest understory
Description
This medium-sized tanager is characterized by its drab olive-green plumage and relatively stout, dark bill. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of humid evergreen forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
