Tangara fucosa
The Green-naped Tanager (*Tangara fucosa*) is a vibrant, small passerine, approximately 12-13 cm (4.7-5.1 inches) in length and weighing 18-21 grams. It is predominantly clad in brilliant emerald green, with a distinctive black mask that sweeps from the lores across its eyes to the ear coverts. A striking sky-blue to greenish-blue nape and hindneck give the species its common name, contrasting beautifully with its yellowish-green crown and bright yellow rump. Wings and tail are dusky, edged w...
Found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges, typically at elevations between 1,000 and 2,000 meters above sea level.
Primarily feeds on arthropods (insects and spiders) gleaned from foliage, supplemented with small fruits and berries.
The Green-naped Tanager is a highly active, diurnal species, constantly foraging through the canopy and subcanopy of its montane forest home. It employs a gleaning strategy, meticulously searching foliage and small branches for insects and spiders, occasionally sallying out to catch airborne prey...
The Green-naped Tanager is a resident species with a relatively restricted distribution across the Andes of South America. Its breeding and year-round range extends from the eastern slopes of the Central Andes and western slopes of the Eastern Andes in Colombia, southwards through both western an...
Least Concern
- The Green-naped Tanager is a member of *Tangara*, one of the largest genera of birds, boasting over 50 species, many equally dazzling. - Despite its vibrant plumage, it can often be overlooked by casual observers due to its small size and tendency to blend into the rich green canopy of its clou...