Chestnut-headed Tanager
NameChestnut-headed Tanager
Common NameChestnut-headed Tanager
Scientific NamePyrrhocoma ruficeps
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a vibrant chestnut crown and nape, a distinct black mask covering the lores and eyes, and a slate-gray body, wings, and tail. The bill is pale bluish-gray with a dark culmen. Females are similar but generally duller in coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsip' calls, often given in a series. The song is a simple, high-pitched trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of South America, from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru, extending into Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesChestnut crown and nape, Black facial mask, Slate-gray body plumage, Small size, Pale bluish-gray bill with dark culmen
Description
This small tanager is easily identified by its striking chestnut crown and nape contrasting with a black facial mask. Its body plumage is a uniform slate-gray. It typically forages for insects and fruits in the understory of humid montane forests.
