Eastern Chat-Tanager
NameEastern Chat-Tanager
Common NameEastern Chat-Tanager
Scientific NameCalyptophilus frugivorus
FamilyCalyptophilidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark olive-brown, contrasting with a dark cap and a prominent white crescent below the eye. The throat and breast are white, transitioning to greyish on the flanks and belly. It has a relatively long, dark tail.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, ringing, and often complex song, which can be heard from deep within its dense habitat. It also produces sharp, chattering alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hispaniola, primarily found in the Dominican Republic, with a very small, relict population possibly remaining in Haiti.
Identifying Featuresdark olive-brown upperparts, dark cap, white throat and breast, white crescent below eye, long tail
Description
The Eastern Chat-Tanager is a shy, medium-sized passerine found in dense undergrowth. It forages primarily on the ground or in low vegetation, often flicking its tail. Its drab olive-brown plumage is contrasted by a distinctive head pattern.
