Paradise Tanager
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NameParadise Tanager
Common NameParadise Tanager
Scientific NameTangara chilensis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsMales have a black back and wings, a brilliant iridescent blue-green breast and belly, a bright red or orange rump, and a yellow-green head. Females are similar but slightly duller, while juveniles are mostly olive-green.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant calls and a series of short, high-pitched notes, often described as 'tsit' or 'seet' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, montane forest, forest edge
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western and northern Amazon Basin, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant blue-green breast and belly, Black back and wings, Bright red/orange rump, Yellow-green head, Small size, Often found in mixed-species flocks
Description
The Paradise Tanager is a strikingly colorful bird known for its brilliant iridescent plumage. It typically forages in the canopy of humid tropical forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on fruits and insects.
