Yellow-bellied Tanager
NameYellow-bellied Tanager
Common NameYellow-bellied Tanager
Scientific NameTangara xanthogastra
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsThe Yellow-bellied Tanager has bright green upperparts, head, and breast, with fine black spotting on the crown, nape, and back. Its belly and undertail coverts are a striking bright yellow. The wings are predominantly green with some blue visible on the coverts and flight feathers, complemented by a black bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant 'tsit' or 'seet' notes, which are sometimes delivered in short, rapid series or trills.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in northern South America, with its range extending across parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, and the Guianas.
Identifying Featuresbright green plumage, yellow belly, black spotting on head and back, small size, blue wing patch
Description
A small, vibrant tanager characterized by its bright green upperparts, contrasting yellow belly, and distinctive black spotting on its head and back. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of humid forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on fruits and insects.
