Yellow-scarfed Tanager
NameYellow-scarfed Tanager
Common NameYellow-scarfed Tanager
Scientific NameIridosornis reinhardti
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsThe body and underparts are a vibrant purplish-blue. The head and throat are black, sharply contrasting with a bright yellow patch on the ear coverts and nape. Wings and tail are black with some blue edging on the flight feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched, often sibilant notes and simple, short phrases, sometimes described as a 'tsit' or 'seep' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the Andes in central Peru, typically found at elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying FeaturesDeep purplish-blue body, Black head, Bright yellow ear patch and nape, Small to medium size
Description
This striking tanager features a deep purplish-blue body and a contrasting black head. A prominent bright yellow patch covers its ear coverts and extends to the nape, making it easily identifiable in its montane forest habitat. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy, often in mixed-species flocks.
