Tawny-crested Tanager
NameTawny-crested Tanager
Common NameTawny-crested Tanager
Scientific NameTachyphonus delatrii
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a prominent, erectile tawny-orange to golden-yellow crest on the crown. The bill is pale bluish-grey. Females are olive-brown overall with a duller, yellowish crest.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp 'chip' or 'tsip' notes, often given in a rapid series. They also produce a chattering or sputtering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, from eastern Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, extending into northwestern Colombia and western Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely black body (male), Bright tawny-orange/golden-yellow erectile crest (male), Pale bluish-grey bill, Medium size for a tanager
Description
A medium-sized tanager with a striking appearance, the male Tawny-crested Tanager is entirely black with a prominent tawny-orange crest. These birds typically forage in the mid-story of humid forests, often joining mixed-species flocks. They are known for their active movements as they search for insects and fruits.
