Green-and-gold Tanager
NameGreen-and-gold Tanager
Common NameGreen-and-gold Tanager
Scientific NameTangara arthus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThis species features bright green upperparts, a golden-yellow breast and belly, and a distinctive black mask covering the lores and ear-coverts. It has a golden crown and blue-green flight feathers, with some black streaking on the back.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, and often buzzy or squeaky notes, sometimes delivered in short, rapid phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from Venezuela through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesBright green and golden-yellow plumage, Black facial mask, Golden crown, Blue-green wing feathers
Description
The Green-and-gold Tanager is a small, strikingly colorful bird found in humid montane forests. It is often seen foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy and mid-story, sometimes joining mixed-species flocks.
