Rose-throated Tanager
NameRose-throated Tanager
Common NameRose-throated Tanager
Scientific NamePiranga roseogularis
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)15.25
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsMales display a striking rose-red crown, throat, and upper breast, extending to the shoulders and rump, with the rest of the body being grayish and a paler belly. Females are duller, featuring a yellowish-olive crown and throat, and olive-gray upperparts.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as 'chew-weet-chew' or a rapid 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee'. Calls include a sharp 'chip' or 'chup'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Yucatán Peninsula, found in southeastern Mexico, northern Belize, and northern Guatemala.
Identifying FeaturesRose-red crown and throat (males), Grayish body plumage, Stout, conical bill, Endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula
Description
A medium-sized tanager characterized by the male's vibrant rose-red crown and throat, contrasting with a grayish body. This species typically forages for insects and fruits in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests.
