Golden-hooded Tanager
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NameGolden-hooded Tanager
Common NameGolden-hooded Tanager
Scientific NameStilpnia larvata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)18.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)19
Plumage DetailsAdult males feature a brilliant golden-orange hood, a black mask extending from the bill to the eye, and a black throat. The back and wings are iridescent blue, with black flight feathers, and the underparts are white, often with a bluish wash on the flanks. Females are similar but slightly duller in coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsit' or 'seet' calls, often given while foraging. They also produce a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical moist lowland forest, montane forest, forest edge, secondary growth, plantations
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Golden-hooded Tanager is found in Central America, from southeastern Mexico south through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, extending into northwestern South America in Colombia and Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresgolden-orange hood, black mask and throat, iridescent blue back and wings, white belly, small size
Description
This small, vibrant tanager is easily recognized by its striking golden-orange head and contrasting black and blue plumage. It is an active bird, often seen foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy and mid-story of humid tropical forests.
