Green-headed Tanager
NameGreen-headed Tanager
Common NameGreen-headed Tanager
Scientific NameTangara seledon
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThe head is iridescent green, with a black mask extending from the lores to the ear coverts and forming a collar around the nape. A bright yellow band crosses the nape. The back and wings are bright lime green, with blue on the flight feathers. The throat and breast are turquoise-blue, fading to green on the belly and undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts calls are typically high-pitched, thin, and often include a series of 'tsit' or 'seet' notes, sometimes forming a short, buzzy trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, primarily within the Atlantic Forest biome.
Identifying Featuresiridescent green head, black mask and collar, yellow nape band, turquoise-blue breast, lime green back and wings
Description
This small, vibrantly colored tanager is known for its striking iridescent plumage. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of humid forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on fruits and insects.
