Paradise Tanager
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NameParadise Tanager
Common NameParadise Tanager
Scientific NameTangara chilensis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)23.5
Length (cm)14.25
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThis species exhibits a brilliant lime-green head, a black mask around the eye, and black upperparts and wings. Its breast and belly are a vivid sky-blue, contrasting sharply with a fiery orange-red rump.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant calls and short, buzzy notes, often described as 'seet' or 'tsit'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatstropical forest, montane forest, forest edge
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin and Andean foothills of South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant lime-green head, Black upperparts and wings, Bright blue underparts, Fiery orange-red rump, Small, conical black bill
Description
The Paradise Tanager is a strikingly colorful passerine bird known for its vibrant plumage. It is an active canopy dweller in humid tropical forests, often seen foraging for fruits and insects.
