White-lined Tanager
NameWhite-lined Tanager
Common NameWhite-lined Tanager
Scientific NameTachyphonus rufus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a distinctive white patch on the underwing coverts, which appears as a white line on the bend of the wing when perched or in flight. Females are uniformly rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp 'chip' notes and a variety of chattering or whistling phrases, often given from dense cover.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Honduras south through Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesMales are entirely glossy black, Males have a prominent white patch on the underwing coverts, Females are uniformly rufous-brown, Medium size with a relatively stout bill
Description
The White-lined Tanager is a medium-sized bird, with males being entirely glossy black and females a uniform rufous-brown. They are often found foraging for insects and fruits in the understory and mid-story of various forest types and disturbed areas.
