Dotted Tanager
NameDotted Tanager
Common NameDotted Tanager
Scientific NameTangara varia
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green with fine black spotting over the crown, back, and underparts. Features a prominent black mask covering the lores and around the eyes. The wings and tail are dark, edged with blue, particularly on the wing coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, and often insect-like notes, sometimes given as a series of short, sharp calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresbright green plumage, fine black spotting on body, black facial mask, blue on wing coverts, small size
Description
A small, vibrant green tanager characterized by fine black spotting across its body and a distinctive black mask around its eyes. It typically forages in the canopy of humid forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
