Rufous-headed Tanager
NameRufous-headed Tanager
Common NameRufous-headed Tanager
Scientific NameKleinothraupis ruficeps
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)15.5
Plumage DetailsThis species features a striking rufous (reddish-brown) head, contrasting with a bright yellow throat and upper breast that fades to whitish on the belly. Its back and wings are olive-green, with a yellowish wash on the flight feathers. It possesses a small, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, sibilant song, often a rapid series of 'tsi-tsi-tsi-tsee-tsee' notes. Calls are typically sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Rufous-headed Tanager is found in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous head, Bright yellow throat and chest, Olive-green back, Small size, Montane forest habitat
Description
The Rufous-headed Tanager is a small, colorful passerine bird characterized by its distinctive rufous head and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages actively in the understory and mid-story of montane forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
