Orange-throated Tanager
NameOrange-throated Tanager
Common NameOrange-throated Tanager
Scientific NameWetmorethraupis sterrhopteron
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)34
Plumage DetailsMales feature a glossy black head, nape, and upper breast, sharply contrasting with a brilliant orange throat and malar region. The back, wings, and tail are dark blue, while the lower breast and belly are a pale buffy or creamy white.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a series of 'tseet-tseet-tseet' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to a restricted range in the humid montane forests of northern Peru and southern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant orange throat, Black head and upper breast, Dark blue back and wings, Pale buffy belly, Medium-sized tanager
Description
The Orange-throated Tanager is a striking, medium-sized tanager known for its vibrant plumage. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid montane forests, often joining mixed-species flocks.
