Stilpnia cayana
The Burnished-buff Tanager, *Stilpnia cayana*, is a captivating and widespread passerine native to South America, renowned for the male's striking plumage. Males are instantly recognizable by their brilliant orange-buff to golden-orange head, nape, and underparts, which sharply contrast with a black mask, black upperparts, wings, and tail. This medium-sized tanager typically measures 13-14 cm (5.1-5.5 inches) in length and weighs between 14-23 grams. Females present a more subdued appearance,...
Primarily found in semi-open habitats, forest edges, clearings, secondary growth, plantations, and gardens. It thrives in lowlands up to approximately 1800 meters, occasionally venturing higher in Andean foothills.
Primarily an omnivore, feeding on a diverse range of small fruits, berries, and a variety of arthropods (insects and spiders) meticulously gleaned from foliage.
This diurnal species is an active and acrobatic forager, constantly gleaning insects and small fruits from foliage and branches, often hanging upside down to access hidden morsels. During the breeding season, pairs or small family groups will defend territories, with males performing visual displ...
The Burnished-buff Tanager occupies an expansive geographic range across South America, predominantly east of the Andes Mountains. Its distribution extends from northeastern Venezuela and the Guianas, southward through eastern Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, encompassing much of Brazil, Par...
Least Concern
- The Burnished-buff Tanager was recently reclassified into the genus *Stilpnia*, reflecting new genetic insights that differentiate it from other *Tangara* tanagers. - Males exhibit striking sexual dimorphism, boasting a fiery orange-buff head and underparts that stand in stark contrast to the f...