Chlorothraupis olivacea
The Lemon-spectacled Tanager (*Chlorothraupis olivacea*) is a vibrant and often sought-after resident of humid tropical forests, instantly recognizable by its distinctive facial markings. This medium-sized tanager, typically measuring around 17-18 cm (6.7-7.1 inches) in length and weighing 28-35 grams (1.0-1.2 oz), sports a predominantly olive-green plumage. Its most striking feature, giving it its common name, is the bright yellow periocular ring and loral area, forming a spectacle-like patt...
This species primarily inhabits humid lowland and foothill evergreen forests, extending into forest edges, clearings, and mature secondary growth. It is typically found at elevations ranging from near sea level up to about 1,100 meters, occasionally higher.
Its diet consists mainly of arthropods, including insects and spiders, gleaned from leaves and branches, supplemented significantly with small fruits and berries.
The Lemon-spectacled Tanager is a diurnal and active bird, primarily foraging in the understory and mid-story strata of its forest habitat. It frequently associates with mixed-species foraging flocks, moving deliberately through foliage to glean arthropods. While generally a fairly shy and unobtr...
The Lemon-spectacled Tanager is a resident species distributed across a wide but somewhat patchy range in Central and South America. Its distribution begins in eastern Panama, specifically the Darién Province, and extends southward through the Pacific lowlands of western Colombia and northwestern...
Least Concern
- The 'lemon spectacles' are its signature identification mark, making it instantly recognizable even in dimly lit forest undergrowth. - It is a frequent participant in mixed-species foraging flocks, often found alongside woodcreepers, antbirds, and other tanagers. - Despite its striking facial p...