Creurgops dentatus
The Slaty Tanager (*Creurgops dentatus*) is a captivating member of the Thraupidae family, known for its distinctive plumage and Andean habitat. Measuring approximately 15-16 cm (6 inches) in length and weighing around 25-30 grams, adults display a striking dark slaty-gray on their upperparts, contrasting sharply with brilliant yellow underparts extending from the chin to the undertail coverts. A blackish crown and nape, along with a stout, dark conical bill, complete its elegant profile. A k...
This species inhabits humid subtropical and tropical montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges, typically at elevations ranging from 1,800 to 3,000 meters (5,900 to 9,800 feet).
Primarily insectivorous, the Slaty Tanager consumes a variety of arthropods, including insects and spiders, which it gleans from foliage and bark. It may occasionally supplement its diet with small fruits.
Active during daylight hours, the Slaty Tanager is a rather inconspicuous species often found high in the forest canopy. It primarily forages by gleaning insects and spiders from foliage and bark, meticulously working its way through branches. This species is frequently observed as a core member ...
The Slaty Tanager (*Creurgops dentatus*) is endemic to the humid montane forests of the northern and central Andes of South America. Its primary breeding and resident range extends from western Venezuela, specifically the state of Táchira, southward through the Eastern and Central Andes of Colomb...
Least Concern
- The Slaty Tanager is often found as a central member of mixed-species flocks, enhancing its foraging success and predator awareness in the dense forest. - Despite its "tanager" name, molecular studies have firmly placed it within the true tanager family (Thraupidae), making it a true representa...