Golden-hooded Tanager
NameGolden-hooded Tanager
Common NameGolden-hooded Tanager
Scientific NameTangara larvata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)19
Plumage DetailsThe head is bright golden-yellow, bordered by a black mask extending from the lores through the eye and onto the nape. The back and wings are mostly black, with iridescent turquoise-blue patches on the shoulders and rump. The underparts are white, with a black throat patch.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often given in a rapid series or as a short, buzzy trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical moist lowland forest, subtropical moist lowland forest, forest edge, secondary growth, plantations
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, from southern Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, to western Panama.
Identifying Featuresgolden-yellow hood, black facial mask, iridescent turquoise-blue shoulders and rump, white belly, small size
Description
This small, vibrant tanager is easily recognized by its striking golden head and iridescent blue plumage. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of humid forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on a diet of fruits and insects.
