Golden-collared Honeycreeper
NameGolden-collared Honeycreeper
Common NameGolden-collared Honeycreeper
Scientific NameIridosornis jelskii
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black head, throat, and upperparts, contrasted by a bright golden-orange collar across the nape. The wings are largely black with brilliant blue lesser and median coverts and a prominent white patch on the primaries. Underparts are pale greyish-white.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsit' call, often given in a series, and a soft, warbling song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of southern Ecuador and northern Peru, typically found at elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying Featuresblack head, golden-orange collar, bright blue wing coverts, white primary patch, pale greyish-white underparts
Description
This small, striking tanager is characterized by its vibrant plumage. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on fruits and insects.
