Chestnut-bellied Mountain-Tanager
NameChestnut-bellied Mountain-Tanager
Common NameChestnut-bellied Mountain-Tanager
Scientific NameDubusia castaneoventris
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is characterized by a black mask covering the lores, cheeks, and ear-coverts, contrasting sharply with a bright white crown. The back, wings, and tail are a deep blue-gray, while the entire underparts, from the throat to the undertail coverts, are a rich chestnut.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched, sibilant notes, often described as a reedy 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' delivered in short series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes mountain range, specifically found in southern Peru and Bolivia, typically at elevations between 2,000 and 3,500 meters.
Identifying FeaturesBlack face mask, White crown, Blue-gray upperparts, Chestnut underparts
Description
This striking tanager features a distinctive black face mask, a bright white crown, and vibrant blue upperparts. Its underparts are a rich chestnut color, giving it its common name. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid montane forests.
