Golden-hooded Tanager
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NameGolden-hooded Tanager
Common NameGolden-hooded Tanager
Scientific NameStilpnia larvata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black face and throat, a brilliant golden-yellow crown and nape, and a narrow turquoise line separating the black from the golden. The back and rump are iridescent blue-green, contrasting with bright blue wings and breast, and a buffy-white belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant 'tsit' or 'seet' notes, often delivered in a rapid series, and a reedy 'tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical moist lowland forest, subtropical moist montane forest, forest edge, plantations, gardens
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeIts range extends from southeastern Mexico through Central America (Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) to northwestern Colombia and western Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesGolden-yellow crown and nape, Black face and throat, Iridescent blue-green back, Bright blue wings and breast, Narrow turquoise line on head
Description
This small, vibrant tanager is easily recognized by its striking plumage. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of humid forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on fruits and insects.
