Hepatic Tanager
NameHepatic Tanager
Common NameHepatic Tanager
Scientific NamePiranga flava
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsAdult males are dull brick-red over most of the body, with a darker reddish-brown wash on the face and lores. The bill is pale horn-colored. Females and immatures are typically yellowish.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of clear, whistled phrases, often described as 'cheer-up, cheer-up, cheer-up'. The call is a sharp 'chip' or 'chup'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in mountainous pine-oak forests from the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico) south through Mexico and Central America to northern South America.
Identifying Featuresdull brick-red plumage (male), darker reddish face (male), pale, horn-colored bill, whistled song, pine-oak forest habitat
Description
This medium-sized songbird is characterized by the male's dull brick-red plumage and darker face. It typically forages deliberately in the canopy of pine-oak forests, feeding on insects and fruits.
