Paradise Tanager
NameParadise Tanager
Common NameParadise Tanager
Scientific NameTangara chilensis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThe head is iridescent lime green, the back is velvety black, the rump is bright yellow, and the underparts are brilliant turquoise-blue. Wings and tail are black with blue edgings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant 'tseet' or 'tsit' notes, often delivered in a rapid, chattering series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical forest, subtropical 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 Featuresbright green head, black back, turquoise-blue underparts, yellow rump, small size
Description
The Paradise Tanager is a small, strikingly colorful bird native to the Amazon rainforest. It is known for its vibrant plumage, including a bright green head, black back, and brilliant turquoise-blue underparts, often seen foraging for fruits and insects in the forest canopy.
