Palm Tanager
NamePalm Tanager
Common NamePalm Tanager
Scientific NameThraupis palmarum
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-gray to dusky plumage, with a subtle greenish wash on the head and back. The wings and tail are darker, often blackish-brown, with a greenish or bluish sheen visible on the wing coverts and flight feathers. Underparts are slightly paler olive-gray.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'seet' or 'tsip' call, often given in flight. Its song is a series of scratchy, somewhat jumbled notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread resident from southern Mexico through Central America, and across northern and central South America to Bolivia and southern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesDull olive-gray plumage, Darker wings and tail with a subtle greenish sheen, Stout, dark bill, Common in human-modified landscapes and palm groves
Description
The Palm Tanager is a medium-sized, dull-colored tanager often found in open woodlands, gardens, and urban areas. It is an adaptable species known for its preference for palm trees, where it forages for fruits and insects.
