Thraupis ornata
The Golden-chevroned Tanager, *Thraupis ornata*, is a striking, medium-sized passerine, typically measuring 16-18 cm (6.3-7.1 inches) in length and weighing 32-45 grams. Its plumage is a soft, iridescent slate-blue over much of the body, contrasting vividly with its most distinctive feature: bright, golden-yellow remiges (flight feathers) and greater coverts, which form prominent 'chevron' patterns on the folded wing. The head and nape often exhibit a slightly darker, more intense blue-grey, ...
This species primarily inhabits humid evergreen forests, forest edges, secondary growth, and cultivated areas like plantations and clearings, typically at elevations ranging from 300 to 1,500 meters.
Primarily frugivorous, consuming a wide variety of small fruits and berries; it also supplements its diet with insects (especially caterpillars and beetles), nectar, and flower buds.
The Golden-chevroned Tanager is a diurnal and highly active species, spending its days foraging in the mid-story and canopy of its forested habitat, often joining mixed-species feeding flocks outside of the breeding season. It employs a nimble foraging strategy, gleaning fruits and insects from f...
The Golden-chevroned Tanager is endemic to the humid tropical and subtropical regions of northern South America. Its primary breeding range extends across the eastern slopes of the Andes, from southern Colombia through eastern Ecuador and Peru, reaching into the western Amazonian basin of Brazil....
Least Concern
- The name 'ornata' is Latin for 'ornate' or 'decorated,' perfectly describing its striking golden wing patterns. - Despite its vibrant wings, the Golden-chevroned Tanager often blends surprisingly well into the dappled sunlight of the forest canopy. - Like many tanagers, this species plays a vit...