Western Chat-Tanager
NameWestern Chat-Tanager
Common NameWestern Chat-Tanager
Scientific NameCalyptophilus tertius
FamilyCalyptophilidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsThe Western Chat-Tanager has a distinctive sooty-black cap that extends to the eye, sharply contrasting with a bright white throat and upper breast. Its back, wings, and long tail are olive-brown, while the flanks and belly are greyish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, ringing, and complex song consisting of whistles and trills, often given from dense cover. It also produces various sharp call notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hispaniola, primarily found in the western and central regions of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Identifying Featuresdark sooty-black cap, bright white throat, olive-brown upperparts, long tail, secretive nature
Description
This medium-sized passerine is characterized by its dark cap, bright white throat, and olive-brown upperparts. It is a secretive bird, typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of humid broadleaf forests. Its long tail is often held cocked.
