Speckled Tanager
NameSpeckled Tanager
Common NameSpeckled Tanager
Scientific NameTangara guttata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly bright yellow on the head, heavily speckled with black. The back and underparts are green, also covered in black speckles, giving it a 'speckled' appearance. Wings are black with bright yellow edgings, and the bill is black.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often delivered as a rapid series of 'tsit' or 'seet' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America (Costa Rica, Panama) and northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and parts of Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow head with black speckles, Green body with black speckles, Black wings with yellow edgings, Small size
Description
The Speckled Tanager is a small, vibrant bird known for its striking plumage. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of humid forests, often moving in mixed-species flocks.
