Olive-backed Tanager
NameOlive-backed Tanager
Common NameOlive-backed Tanager
Scientific NameMitrospingus cassinii
FamilyMitrospingidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)32
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are olive-yellow, transitioning to brighter yellow on the underparts. The head is a distinctive dark grey to blackish, creating a sharp contrast with the body plumage. The bill is pale bluish-grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'seet' notes and a rapid, chattering series of whistles, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica through Panama, western Colombia, and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-yellow body plumage, Dark grey head contrasting with body, Pale bluish-grey bill, Often found in humid forest understory
Description
This medium-sized tanager is characterized by its striking olive-yellow body and contrasting dark grey head. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks, searching for insects and fruits.
