Dusky-faced Tanager
NameDusky-faced Tanager
Common NameDusky-faced Tanager
Scientific NameMitrospingus cassinii
FamilyMitrospingidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)34
Plumage DetailsThe head is blackish with a prominent bright yellow crown patch. Upperparts are dark olive-gray, contrasting with the blackish face. Underparts are olive-yellow, becoming duller towards the vent. The bill is dark and conical.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'chip' notes and a rapid, chattering 'chick-chick-chick-chick' call, often given in groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica and Panama south through western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresdark face, bright yellow crown, olive-yellow underparts, dark olive-gray upperparts, conical dark bill
Description
A medium-sized tanager with a distinctive dark face, a bright yellow crown, and olive-yellow underparts. It is often found in pairs or small groups foraging in the understory of humid forests, typically moving through dense vegetation.
