Paradise Tanager
NameParadise Tanager
Common NameParadise Tanager
Scientific NameTangara chilensis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsAdults feature a brilliant yellow head, a black mask extending through the eye, and a black upper back, wings, and tail. The underparts and lower back are a striking turquoise-blue, often with a red or orange-red rump (though not visible in this image).
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'seet' or 'tsit' notes, often given in a rapid, chattering series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical forest, subtropical forest, montane forest, forest edge
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin and adjacent foothills of the Andes, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow head, black eye mask, black back and wings, vibrant turquoise-blue underparts, small size
Description
The Paradise Tanager is a small, spectacularly colored bird known for its vibrant plumage. It forages in the canopy and subcanopy of humid forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on fruits and insects.
