Fulvous-crested Tanager
NameFulvous-crested Tanager
Common NameFulvous-crested Tanager
Scientific NameTachyphonus surinamus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a conspicuous white patch on the bend of the wing. They possess a hidden fulvous (tawny-orange) crest that is usually only visible when raised. Females have olive-brown upperparts, paler underparts, and a rufous wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched notes, often described as a thin, sibilant 'tsip' or 'seet'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Amazon Basin and the Guianas, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesMale: glossy black plumage, Male: prominent white shoulder patch, Male: hidden fulvous crest, Female: olive-brown plumage, Small size, Thin, pointed bill
Description
This small, sexually dimorphic tanager is typically found in the mid-story and canopy of humid lowland forests. Males are striking with glossy black plumage and a prominent white shoulder patch, while females are more subdued olive-brown. They forage actively for insects and fruits.
