Cone-billed Tanager
NameCone-billed Tanager
Common NameCone-billed Tanager
Scientific NameConothraupis mesoleuca
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy black plumage on the head, throat, back, wings, and tail, contrasting sharply with a pure white breast and belly. The bill is stout, conical, and pale gray. Females are duller, with olive-brown upperparts and yellowish-white underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes or simple 'tsip' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to central South America, primarily found in the savanna regions of Bolivia (Beni, Santa Cruz) and Brazil (Mato Grosso, Rondônia), often associated with gallery forests.
Identifying FeaturesStriking black and white plumage (male), Pale, stout, conical bill, Small size, Found in gallery forests
Description
The Cone-billed Tanager is a small, striking tanager with a distinctive pale, conical bill. Males exhibit a bold black and white plumage, while females are duller olive-brown and yellowish. This species is often found foraging in the canopy of humid gallery forests.
