Rufous-throated Tanager
NameRufous-throated Tanager
Common NameRufous-throated Tanager
Scientific NameTangara rufigula
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThe Rufous-throated Tanager has a glossy black head, a bright rufous throat and upper breast, and white underparts heavily scaled with black. Its back and wings are dark, with noticeable greenish-blue edgings on the flight feathers, and the undertail coverts are yellowish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, and often buzzy or squeaky notes, typically delivered in short, repetitive series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the western Andes mountain range, found in southwestern Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head, Bright rufous throat, Scaly white and black underparts, Greenish-blue wing edgings
Description
This small, striking tanager features a black head and a distinctive rufous throat, contrasting with its scaly underparts. It typically forages for fruits and insects in the canopy and mid-story of humid montane forests, often joining mixed-species flocks.
