Plushcap
NamePlushcap
Common NamePlushcap
Scientific NameCatamblyrhynchus diadema
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsAdults feature a striking golden-yellow crown, a black face and nape, and dark slate-grey upperparts including the mantle, back, wings, and tail. The underparts are a rich rufous-chestnut color. The bill is small, conical, and black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsit' calls, often given in a series. Its song is a simple, high-pitched trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from northern Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia to northwestern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresbright golden-yellow crown, black face and nape, rich rufous-chestnut underparts, dark slate-grey upperparts, small, conical black bill
Description
This small, distinctive tanager is easily recognized by its bright golden-yellow crown contrasting with a black face and rich rufous underparts. It typically forages quietly in the dense understory of montane cloud forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
