Seven-colored Tanager
NameSeven-colored Tanager
Common NameSeven-colored Tanager
Scientific NameTangara fastuosa
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are iridescent turquoise-green, framed by a broad black mask. The back is black, contrasting with bright turquoise-blue lesser wing-coverts. The rump and underparts are deep cobalt blue, with a distinctive golden-yellow patch on the lower flanks and bend of the wing.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often delivered as a series of 'tsit' or 'seet' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area of the Atlantic Forest in northeastern Brazil, specifically in the states of Pernambuco and Alagoas.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent turquoise-green head, Black facial mask, Deep cobalt blue body, Golden-yellow patch on lower flanks/bend of wing, Black back with turquoise-blue shoulder patch
Description
This small, strikingly colorful passerine is known for its vibrant, iridescent plumage. It typically forages for fruits and insects in the canopy and sub-canopy of humid lowland forests, often moving in mixed-species flocks.
