Saffron-crowned Tanager
NameSaffron-crowned Tanager
Common NameSaffron-crowned Tanager
Scientific NameTangara xanthocephala
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsAdults feature a brilliant saffron-yellow crown, contrasting with a black facial mask that extends from the lores to the ear-coverts. The body plumage is a striking turquoise-green, with darker wings and tail edged in blue. Some individuals may show a rufous wash on the lower belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'seet' or 'tsit' calls, often given in short, rapid series. The song is a series of thin, high-pitched notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia.
Identifying Featuressaffron-yellow crown, black facial mask, turquoise-green body plumage, dark wings with blue edgings
Description
The Saffron-crowned Tanager is a vibrant, small passerine bird known for its striking plumage. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of humid montane forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
