Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager
NameLacrimose Mountain-Tanager
Common NameLacrimose Mountain-Tanager
Scientific NameAnisognathus lacrymosus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsDark olive-grey to blackish upperparts, head, and throat. Bright yellow underparts, a prominent yellow 'tear-drop' mark below the eye, and a yellow patch on the shoulder/wing.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often given in a series, and sometimes a chattering or warbling song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, from western Venezuela through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and northern Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresyellow 'tear-drop' mark below eye, bright yellow underparts, dark upperparts, yellow shoulder patch
Description
This striking tanager is characterized by its dark upperparts and vibrant yellow underparts. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
