Tachyphonus coronatus
The Ruby-crowned Tanager (*Tachyphonus coronatus*) is a striking passerine endemic to the Atlantic Forest of South America, measuring approximately 16-17 cm (6.3-6.7 inches) in length and weighing 25-30 grams (0.9-1.1 ounces). Males boast a glossy, iridescent black plumage with a brilliant, flame-orange to ruby-red crown patch, typically concealed but dramatically flashed during display. Females present a more subdued appearance, ranging from olive-brown above to rufous or tawny below. Key id...
Primarily inhabits primary and secondary evergreen and semi-deciduous forests, as well as forest edges and clearings with scattered trees, generally from sea level up to 1,500 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on caterpillars, beetles, ants, and other arthropods, supplemented significantly by small fruits and berries.
Highly active during daylight hours, the Ruby-crowned Tanager spends much of its time foraging in the mid-story and sub-canopy of forests, often participating in mixed-species foraging flocks. Its primary foraging strategy involves gleaning insects from leaves and branches, but it also employs sh...
The Ruby-crowned Tanager is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern South America. Its breeding and year-round range extends across southeastern Brazil, from the states of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais south through Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande ...
Least Concern
- The 'ruby' crown of the male is almost always hidden by black feathers, only dramatically revealed during intense courtship displays or territorial disputes, making its sudden appearance a thrilling sight for observers. - It's a common and conspicuous member of the Atlantic Forest's mixed-speci...