Silvery Tanager
NameSilvery Tanager
Common NameSilvery Tanager
Scientific NameTangara viridicollis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThe head and throat are brownish-orange, contrasting with a bright green back, rump, and flanks. The belly is pale grayish-white. Wings are dark with bright blue edgings on the flight feathers, forming a subtle blue bar.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' notes, often given in short, rapid series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the Andes in southern Ecuador and northern Peru.
Identifying Featuresbrownish-orange head, bright green body, pale grayish-white belly, blue edgings on wing feathers
Description
The Silvery Tanager is a small, colorful passerine bird found in Andean cloud forests. It is characterized by its bright green body, brownish-orange head, and a pale belly. This species forages actively in the canopy and mid-story for fruits and insects.
