Granatellus paraensis
The Rose-bellied Chat, Granatellus paraensis, is a striking and elusive member of the New World Warbler family (Parulidae), though its unique characteristics sometimes lead to its placement near tanagers or cardinals. Males are instantly recognizable with a glossy black head, a contrasting white supercilium extending from the lores to the nape, black upperparts, and a brilliant rose-pink belly and vent, set against white flanks and cheeks. Females are considerably plainer, displaying grayish-...
Found exclusively in the dense understory and mid-story of humid tropical lowland evergreen forests, including secondary growth, forest edges, and vine tangles, typically below 500 meters elevation.
Feeds primarily on insects and spiders, gleaning them from foliage and small branches in the forest understory.
The Rose-bellied Chat is a generally shy and reclusive diurnal species, spending most of its time hidden within dense vegetation. It typically forages by gleaning insects and other invertebrates from the undersides of leaves and small branches in the lower to mid-canopy. Individuals often move wi...
The Rose-bellied Chat is endemic to the Amazon Basin of Brazil, primarily south of the Amazon River. Its range encompasses two recognized subspecies, each with a distinct distribution. Granatellus paraensis paraensis occupies the eastern portion of its range, found in eastern Pará state, extendin...
Least Concern
- The Rose-bellied Chat's genus name, 'Granatellus,' derives from Latin, meaning 'little pomegranate,' a fitting tribute to the male's brilliant, fruit-like rosy-red belly. - Despite its 'chat' moniker, it belongs to the New World Warbler family (Parulidae) and is not closely related to the Old W...