Fulvous-headed Tanager
NameFulvous-headed Tanager
Common NameFulvous-headed Tanager
Scientific NameThlypopsis fulviceps
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are a distinctive bright rufous-orange, extending to the throat. The rest of the body, including the back, wings, and tail, is uniformly pale gray.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsit' notes, often given in a short, repetitive series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the northern Andes, specifically in northern Venezuela, Colombia, and northern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresrufous-orange head, pale gray body, small size, short conical bill
Description
A small, striking tanager characterized by its bright rufous-orange head and contrasting pale gray body. It typically forages for insects and small fruits in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests.
