White-winged Tanager
NameWhite-winged Tanager
Common NameWhite-winged Tanager
Scientific NamePiranga leucoptera
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsAdult males are brilliant scarlet red over most of the body, with a prominent black mask covering the lores and ear coverts. The wings are black with two conspicuous white wing-bars. The tail is blackish. Females are olive-yellow with blackish wings and two yellow wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of clear, whistled phrases, often described as 'chew-wee, chew-wee, chew-wee'. Calls include a sharp 'chip' or 'chup'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Mexico through Central America (Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) and into northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia).
Identifying FeaturesBrilliant scarlet red plumage (male), Black facial mask (male), Two prominent white wing-bars (male), Olive-yellow plumage with yellow wing-bars (female), Medium-sized tanager with a relatively stout bill
Description
This vibrant tanager is a striking resident of humid forests. Males are brilliant scarlet with a distinctive black mask and white wing patches, while females are olive-yellow. They typically forage in the canopy and subcanopy for insects and fruits.
