White-rumped Tanager
NameWhite-rumped Tanager
Common NameWhite-rumped Tanager
Scientific NameRamphocelus passerinii
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)33
Plumage DetailsAdult males are glossy black over most of the body, with a brilliant scarlet rump. The throat and upper breast are rufous-chestnut, transitioning to a paler buffy-orange on the belly. A small white patch is visible on the underwing coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp 'chip' notes and a rapid, somewhat buzzy song, often described as a series of 'chip-chip-chip' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Central America, ranging from southern Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black plumage (male), Bright scarlet rump (male), Rufous-chestnut throat and upper breast (male), Small white patch on underwing coverts
Description
This striking tanager is characterized by its glossy black plumage, contrasting scarlet rump, and rufous-chestnut throat. Males are particularly vibrant, often seen foraging for fruits and insects in pairs or small groups within forest edges and clearings.
