Lemon-spectacled Tanager
NameLemon-spectacled Tanager
Common NameLemon-spectacled Tanager
Scientific NameChlorothraupis olivacea
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)41.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly olive-green, with the head being slightly darker. A prominent bright yellow ring encircles the eye, creating a 'spectacled' appearance. The stout bill and legs are bluish-grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, ringing 'chip' or 'chup' notes, often repeated. It may also produce a more complex, chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid foothill and lower montane forests along the Pacific slope of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow eye-ring (spectacles), olive-green plumage, stout bluish-grey bill, found in humid forest understory
Description
This medium-sized tanager is characterized by its olive-green plumage and distinctive bright yellow 'spectacles' around its eyes. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
