Ruby-crowned Tanager
NameRuby-crowned Tanager
Common NameRuby-crowned Tanager
Scientific NameTachyphonus coronatus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a prominent, erectile scarlet crown patch on the crown. Females are duller, typically olive-brown above and paler below, lacking the red crown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp 'chip' notes and a series of 'tseet' or 'tsip' calls. They also have a more complex song, often a rapid, chattering series of notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black plumage (male), Bright red crown patch (male), Medium size, Forest habitat
Description
This medium-sized tanager is characterized by its glossy black plumage and a striking scarlet crown patch in males. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on insects and fruits.
