White-capped Tanager
NameWhite-capped Tanager
Common NameWhite-capped Tanager
Scientific NameSericossypha albicristata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsAdults have a brilliant white crown and nape, sharply contrasting with a glossy black body. The throat and upper breast are a distinctive deep maroon or reddish-chestnut.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, clear, and melodious whistled calls, often delivered in a series of rich, ringing notes. It also produces various chattering or squeaky contact calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of South America, specifically in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesBrilliant white crown and nape, Glossy black body, Deep maroon throat and upper breast, Stout, conical bill, Often seen in flocks in montane forests
Description
The White-capped Tanager is a striking medium-sized bird known for its contrasting plumage. It typically forages in the canopy of humid montane forests, often in small flocks.
