Opal-crowned Tanager
NameOpal-crowned Tanager
Common NameOpal-crowned Tanager
Scientific NameTangara callophrys
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a brilliant iridescent blue body, contrasting with a black back, wings, and a black mask across the eyes. The most striking feature is its bright yellow to opalescent crown. Females are similar but may be slightly duller.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes and short, buzzy trills, often delivered in a series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the Andes, specifically in southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying Featuresiridescent blue plumage, black mask, bright yellow/opal crown, small size
Description
This small, vibrant tanager is characterized by its striking iridescent blue plumage and distinctive crown. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of montane forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
