Rufous-winged Tanager
NameRufous-winged Tanager
Common NameRufous-winged Tanager
Scientific NameTangara lavinia
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales feature a striking rufous (reddish-brown) head, a bright green body, and a yellow back. A distinctive blue patch is visible on the side of the throat, and the wings display a prominent rufous patch. Females are similar but generally duller.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'seet' or 'tsip' notes, often delivered in a rapid, repetitive series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Mexico through Central America (Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) and into northwestern South America (Colombia, Ecuador).
Identifying Featuresrufous head, bright green body, yellow back, blue throat patch, rufous wing patch
Description
The Rufous-winged Tanager is a small, vibrantly colored bird typically found in the canopy and mid-story of humid tropical forests. It often forages for insects and fruits, sometimes joining mixed-species flocks.
