Masked Crimson Tanager
NameMasked Crimson Tanager
Common NameMasked Crimson Tanager
Scientific NameRamphocelus nigrogularis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a brilliant crimson mask covering the head, throat, and nape, extending to the rump and vent. The rest of the body, including the back, wings, and tail, is glossy black. The bill is black with a pale bluish-white lower mandible. Females are similar but often slightly duller in coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, clear 'chip' or 'tseet' notes, often given rapidly. Their song is a simple, repetitive series of whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western and central Amazon basin of South America, including southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBright crimson head and throat, Glossy black body, Crimson rump and vent, Pale bluish-white lower mandible
Description
The Masked Crimson Tanager is a striking medium-sized bird known for its vibrant plumage. Males display a brilliant crimson head and rump contrasting sharply with a glossy black body. They are typically found foraging for fruits and insects in humid lowland forests and along riverbanks.
