Rufous-chested Tanager
NameRufous-chested Tanager
Common NameRufous-chested Tanager
Scientific NameThlypopsis ornata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)15.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have a bright rufous-orange head and underparts, contrasting sharply with a grey back, wings, and tail. The bill is small and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'tsee' or 'tsit' calls, often given in a series. Its song is a simple, high-pitched warble.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes mountains, found in southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying Featuresbright rufous-orange head and underparts, grey back and wings, small size, slender dark bill
Description
The Rufous-chested Tanager is a small, striking bird found in montane forests. It forages actively in the understory and mid-story, often joining mixed-species flocks.
