Orange-headed Tanager
NameOrange-headed Tanager
Common NameOrange-headed Tanager
Scientific NameThlypopsis sordida
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a bright orange head, throat, and upper breast, contrasting sharply with a gray back, wings, and flanks. The belly is whitish. Females are similar but have a duller, more yellowish-orange head.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes and a series of 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in South America, primarily in eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, western Brazil, and extending into parts of Paraguay and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesBright orange head and throat (especially males), Gray back and wings, Whitish belly, Small, slender bill, Often seen in mixed-species flocks
Description
The Orange-headed Tanager is a small, striking passerine bird known for its vibrant orange head and throat. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests, often joining mixed-species flocks.
