Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager
NameScarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager
Common NameScarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager
Scientific NameAnisognathus igniventris
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)43
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly black on the head, back, and wings, with a brilliant scarlet belly and undertail coverts. It features a distinctive orange-red patch on the nape/hindneck and a smaller orange-red patch on the bend of the wing. Some blue is visible on the lesser wing coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, and sibilant notes, often delivered as a rapid series of 'tsit' or 'tsee' calls. They also produce various chattering and squeaky sounds.
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. It inhabits subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesBright scarlet belly, Black head and upperparts, Orange-red nape patch, Orange-red shoulder patch, Blue on lesser wing coverts, Dark bill and legs
Description
The Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager is a striking medium-sized passerine found in high-altitude Andean forests. It is characterized by its contrasting black upperparts and vibrant scarlet underparts. These birds typically forage in the canopy and subcanopy, often in mixed-species flocks.
