Paradise Tanager
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NameParadise Tanager
Common NameParadise Tanager
Scientific NameTangara chilensis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThe Paradise Tanager exhibits a spectacular array of colors: a bright yellow-green head with a black mask around the eye, a black back and wings, and a brilliant turquoise-blue belly. Its lower back and rump feature striking violet-blue patches, which extend onto the wing coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often given in a rapid series or as a short, buzzy trill. Calls can be described as 'tsit' or 'tsee' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical moist lowland forest, subtropical moist montane forest, forest edge
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin and the lower eastern slopes of the Andes in South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow-green head, black mask, black back and wings, brilliant turquoise-blue belly, violet-blue rump and wing patches
Description
A strikingly colorful neotropical bird, the Paradise Tanager is known for its vibrant plumage. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of humid forests, often joining mixed-species flocks. Its brilliant colors make it a standout species in its range.
