Purplish-mantled Tanager
NamePurplish-mantled Tanager
Common NamePurplish-mantled Tanager
Scientific NameTangara velia
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsThis tanager features a black face and crown, contrasting with a vibrant golden-yellow throat and breast. Its mantle and back are an iridescent purplish-blue, transitioning to deep blue wings with black flight feathers. A distinctive rufous patch is visible on its flanks/vent.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes or a series of short, sharp, 'tsit' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin and adjacent areas of South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and the Guianas.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow throat and breast, Black face and crown, Iridescent purplish-blue upperparts, Rufous patch on flanks/vent
Description
The Purplish-mantled Tanager is a strikingly colorful passerine bird found in the humid tropical forests of South America. It is an active species, typically foraging in the canopy and subcanopy for a diet of fruits and insects.
