White-bellied Tanager
NameWhite-bellied Tanager
Common NameWhite-bellied Tanager
Scientific NameTangara velia
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are bright sky-blue, contrasting sharply with a black back, wings, and tail. The belly and undertail coverts are pure white, and a patch of iridescent blue or violet is often visible on the shoulders and rump.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often delivered as a series of 'tsit' or 'seet' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and the Guianas.
Identifying Featuresbright blue head, black back, white belly, iridescent blue shoulder patch
Description
This striking tanager features a bright blue head and contrasting black upperparts. It is an active bird typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy of humid lowland forests.
