Tachyphonus delatrii
The Tawny-crested Tanager (Tachyphonus delatrii) is a striking passerine bird, celebrated for its strong sexual dimorphism and vibrant appearance. Males are predominantly glossy black, famously adorned with a brilliant tawny-orange to rufous crest that can be erected, and a conspicuous white patch on the shoulder or bend of the wing, which is often visible even when perched. Females present a more subdued olive-green plumage, paler on the underparts, and lack the prominent crest and white sho...
This species primarily inhabits the understory and lower to middle strata of humid lowland and foothill evergreen forests, including forest edges, clearings, and mature secondary growth. It is typically found at elevations ranging from sea level up to about 1,200 meters (3,900 feet).
The diet of the Tawny-crested Tanager consists primarily of insects and other arthropods, such as spiders, gleaned from vegetation or caught in flight, supplemented with small fruits and berries.
Tawny-crested Tanagers are diurnal birds, active from dawn until dusk, often moving energetically through the forest understory. Their foraging strategy primarily involves gleaning insects and spiders from foliage and branches, often making short sallies to catch flying insects. A distinctive beh...
The Tawny-crested Tanager is a resident species found across a relatively narrow but continuous range in Central and northwestern South America. Its distribution extends from eastern Honduras, south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, continuing into the Pacific lowlands of western Colombi...
Least Concern
- The male's vibrant tawny-orange crest can be erected and fanned out, making it an incredible display during courtship or territorial interactions. - Despite its name, its closest relatives within the *Tachyphonus* genus do not all possess prominent crests, making its headgear particularly disti...