Gold-ringed Tanager
NameGold-ringed Tanager
Common NameGold-ringed Tanager
Scientific NameBangsia aureocincta
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsMales have a black face, a bright golden-yellow band extending from the forehead over the crown to the nape, and a golden-yellow throat. The rest of the body is mostly bright green, with blue-grey flight feathers and a darker green tail. Females are similar but may have slightly duller yellow markings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' notes, often given in a rapid series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Western Andes of Colombia, primarily in the departments of Chocó, Risaralda, and Valle del Cauca.
Identifying FeaturesGolden-yellow band around head, Black face, Vibrant green body, Blue-grey flight feathers, Small size
Description
This striking tanager is characterized by its vibrant green body, contrasting black face, and a distinctive golden-yellow band encircling its head. It is a shy bird, typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy and subcanopy of humid montane forests.
