Golden-hooded Tanager
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NameGolden-hooded Tanager
Common NameGolden-hooded Tanager
Scientific NameTangara larvata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are bright golden-yellow, forming a distinctive 'hood'. The face and throat are black, extending to the back and underparts. The rump and lower back are brilliant blue, as are the shoulders and wing coverts, creating striking blue patches on the otherwise black wings. A small patch of turquoise is visible below the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a series of 'tsit' or 'seet' calls, sometimes given rapidly.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, from southeastern Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, extending into northwestern South America in Colombia and Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesGolden-yellow hood, Black face and throat, Black body with vibrant blue rump and wing patches, Small size
Description
This small, strikingly colored tanager is characterized by its brilliant golden-yellow hood, contrasting with a black body and vibrant blue markings. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy and mid-story of humid forests.
