Scarlet-throated Tanager
NameScarlet-throated Tanager
Common NameScarlet-throated Tanager
Scientific NameCompsothraupis loricata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely glossy black with a brilliant scarlet-red throat patch extending from the chin to the upper breast. Females are duller, brownish-black with a paler, duller reddish throat.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistled notes, often a repeated 'swee-swee-swee' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee', and a sharp 'chip' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to northeastern Brazil, found in states such as Ceará, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia, and Minas Gerais.
Identifying FeaturesBright scarlet throat patch (males), Glossy black body plumage (males), Medium size, Thick, conical bill
Description
This striking tanager is characterized by the male's entirely glossy black plumage contrasted by a vivid scarlet throat. It is a medium-sized bird typically found foraging in the understory of dry forests.
