Metallic-green Tanager
NameMetallic-green Tanager
Common NameMetallic-green Tanager
Scientific NameTangara labradorides
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsThe head is pale yellowish-green with a prominent black mask. The back and wings are black, featuring a broad iridescent blue band on the wing coverts. Underparts are bright metallic green, transitioning to turquoise on the flanks and rump, with a blue tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a series of 'tsit' or 'seet' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the Andes, ranging from Colombia through Ecuador to northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesMetallic green underparts, Black mask, Pale yellowish-green crown, Black back with iridescent blue wing patch, Blue tail
Description
A small, vibrant tanager known for its striking metallic green underparts and black mask. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on fruits and insects.
