Compsothraupis loricata
The Scarlet-throated Tanager (Compsothraupis loricata) is a striking Neotropical passerine, belonging to the diverse Thraupidae family. Males are instantly recognizable by their brilliant scarlet throat and upper breast, contrasting sharply with their deep glossy black plumage that covers the rest of the body. Females, in comparison, exhibit a more subdued olive-green coloration with a paler throat, lacking the vivid scarlet of their male counterparts. This pronounced sexual dimorphism makes ...
This species primarily inhabits the understory and lower to mid-canopy of humid lowland and montane Atlantic Forest. It typically prefers dense broadleaf forests, often found in the vicinity of rivers or moist valleys, ranging from sea level up to approximately 1400 meters.
The diet of the Scarlet-throated Tanager consists primarily of insects, including beetles, caterpillars, and other arthropods, supplemented by small fruits and berries gleaned from vegetation.
Scarlet-throated Tanagers are diurnal birds, active from dawn to dusk, generally roosting solitarily or in pairs within dense foliage at night. They are typically observed singly or in pairs, but occasionally join mixed-species flocks, particularly during non-breeding periods, foraging cooperativ...
The Scarlet-throated Tanager is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of eastern and southeastern Brazil, with a relatively restricted but stable distribution. Its breeding range encompasses coastal and interior regions, extending from southern Bahia state southward through Espírito Santo, Minas G...
Least Concern
- The Scarlet-throated Tanager is a monotypic species, meaning it is the only member of its genus, Compsothraupis, and has no recognized subspecies. - Its dazzling scarlet throat and glossy black body make the male one of the most visually striking tanagers in the Atlantic Forest. - Despite its v...