Fulvous Shrike-Tanager
NameFulvous Shrike-Tanager
Common NameFulvous Shrike-Tanager
Scientific NameLanio fulvus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsMales have a black head, back, wings, and tail. A prominent bright yellow collar extends from the nape around the sides of the neck, and the underparts are bright yellow, often with a fulvous (orange-brown) wash on the belly and flanks. The bill is dark, stout, and distinctly hooked. Females are duller, with olive-brown upperparts and dull yellow underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear whistles and chattering notes. Common calls are described as 'chew-chew-chew' or 'tew-tew-tew', sometimes forming a more complex, varied song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and the Guianas.
Identifying FeaturesStout, hooked bill, Male's black and yellow/fulvous plumage, Yellow nape collar, Forest dwelling, often in mixed-species flocks
Description
The Fulvous Shrike-Tanager is a medium-sized passerine known for its stout, hooked bill and striking plumage. Males exhibit a bold pattern of black and bright yellow, often with an orange wash on the underparts. These birds typically forage in the canopy and subcanopy of tropical forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
