Flame-rumped Tanager
NameFlame-rumped Tanager
Common NameFlame-rumped Tanager
Scientific NameRamphocelus flammigerus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsMale: Entirely glossy black except for a brilliant flame-orange rump and lower back. The bill is striking white or pale blue-white. Female: Head and upperparts are olive-brown, underparts are yellowish-orange, often with an orange wash on the rump, and a dusky bill.
Vocalization / CallCalls include sharp 'chip' notes and a simple, somewhat scratchy song, often a series of whistles or chirps.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the western and central Andes of Colombia, primarily found on the western slope of the central Andes and throughout the western Andes.
Identifying FeaturesMale: Glossy black body with bright flame-orange rump and lower back, Male: Distinctive white or pale blue-white bill, Female: Yellowish-orange underparts, olive-brown upperparts, often with orange on rump, Medium-sized tanager
Description
This striking tanager is known for the male's glossy black plumage contrasted with a brilliant flame-orange rump and a distinctive white bill. Females are duller, typically yellow and olive-brown, but also show some orange on the rump. They are often found in pairs or small groups foraging for fruit and insects in forest edges and clearings.
