Tangara arthus
The Golden Tanager (Tangara arthus) is a resplendent jewel of the Andean cloud forests, renowned for its brilliant, iridescent plumage. Measuring approximately 13-14 cm (5.1-5.5 inches) in length and weighing around 18-24 grams, this small songbird is predominantly a dazzling golden-orange to deep yellow across its head, underparts, and mantle. A striking black mask covers its lores and ears, contrasting sharply with its vibrant crown, while its wings and tail are black with distinctive yello...
Found primarily in humid subtropical and tropical montane forests, forest borders, and clearings with scattered trees, typically at elevations ranging from 800 to 2,400 meters above sea level.
Primarily frugivorous, consuming a variety of small berries and fruits, supplemented significantly by insects and other arthropods, which they glean from foliage.
Golden Tanagers are diurnal and highly active, often observed foraging vigorously in the canopy and subcanopy of forests. They are agile gleaners, meticulously searching leaves and branches for insects and spiders, and skillfully plucking small fruits. This species is notably social, frequently j...
The Golden Tanager is a resident species distributed throughout the humid montane forests of the Andes in South America. Its extensive range stretches from the Coastal Range of northern Venezuela and the western and central Andes of Colombia, south through the subtropical slopes of Ecuador and Pe...
Least Concern
- The Golden Tanager's genus, Tangara, is one of the largest genera of birds, boasting over 50 species, most of which are exceptionally colorful. - Despite its name, its plumage isn't pure gold but a vibrant spectrum from bright yellow to deep golden-orange, often with iridescent qualities that s...