Paradise Tanager
NameParadise Tanager
Common NameParadise Tanager
Scientific NameTangara chilensis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsThis species exhibits brilliant plumage with a bright lime-green head, a black mask covering the lores and eyes, and a vibrant turquoise-blue body. The rump is a striking scarlet-red, and the wings and tail are black with blue edgings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant 'seet' or 'tsit' notes, often given in a rapid series. They also produce soft, chattering calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical lowland rainforest, forest edge, secondary growth
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Amazon basin in South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying Featuresbright lime-green head, black facial mask, turquoise-blue body, scarlet-red rump, small size
Description
The Paradise Tanager is a small, strikingly colorful bird found in the canopy of tropical forests. It is known for its vibrant, multi-colored plumage and active foraging for fruits and insects.
