Rufous-bellied Mountain-Tanager
NameRufous-bellied Mountain-Tanager
Common NameRufous-bellied Mountain-Tanager
Scientific NameDubusia rufiventris
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark blue-gray upperparts, a black head with a distinctive white supercilium extending from the bill to the nape, and a black throat. The underparts are a vibrant rufous, and the bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched, sibilant notes, often described as 'tsit' or 'see' calls, sometimes forming a reedy whistle or a series of short, sharp notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru into Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium on black head, Dark blue-gray upperparts, Vibrant rufous belly, Found in montane forests
Description
This striking tanager features dark blue-gray upperparts, a black head with a prominent white supercilium, and a contrasting rufous belly. It inhabits humid montane forests, often foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy or mid-story.
