Fawn-breasted Tanager
NameFawn-breasted Tanager
Common NameFawn-breasted Tanager
Scientific NamePipraeidea melanonota
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsAdult males have bright azure blue upperparts, wings, and tail. A distinct black mask covers the lores and ear-coverts, contrasting with the blue crown. The throat, breast, and belly are a rich fawn to ochre-orange color. Females and immatures are generally duller.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin, often repeated 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes, sometimes forming a short, sharp, slightly buzzy trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily along the Andes from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, with a disjunct population in southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesBright azure blue upperparts, Black facial mask, Fawn-orange underparts, Small, conical bill
Description
This striking tanager is characterized by its vibrant blue upperparts and warm fawn-orange underparts. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of humid montane forests, often in pairs or small mixed-species flocks.
