Spotted Tanager
NameSpotted Tanager
Common NameSpotted Tanager
Scientific NameTangara punctata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and upperparts are yellowish-green, heavily marked with dense black spots. The underparts are whitish to pale yellow, also extensively spotted with black. Wings and tail are dark with green edgings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin 'seet' or 'tsit' notes, often delivered in a rapid, somewhat insect-like series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin and Guiana Shield, ranging across parts of Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Yellowish-green plumage with dense black spotting, Pale, spotted belly, Short, dark bill
Description
The Spotted Tanager is a small, striking passerine bird known for its distinctive spotted plumage. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of humid tropical forests, often joining mixed-species flocks to search for food.
