Flame-colored Tanager
NameFlame-colored Tanager
Common NameFlame-colored Tanager
Scientific NamePiranga bidentata
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsAdult males are bright flame-orange to red on the head, body, and rump. Their wings and tail are black, featuring two prominent white wing bars. The undertail coverts are white. Females are duller, typically yellowish-orange with similar wing patterns.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a rich, warbling series of phrases, often compared to that of an American Robin but more varied. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of Mexico, south through Central America to western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesBright orange-red plumage (male), Black wings with two distinct white wing bars, White undertail coverts, Stout, conical bill, Prefers montane pine-oak and humid evergreen forests
Description
The Flame-colored Tanager is a striking medium-sized songbird known for its vibrant plumage. Males display brilliant orange-red coloration, contrasting with black wings and tail, and are often found foraging for insects and fruits in the canopy of montane forests.
