Tangara brasiliensis
The White-bellied Tanager (*Tangara brasiliensis*) is a strikingly vibrant songbird, a jewel of Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Measuring approximately 14.5 cm (5.7 inches) in length, this species is immediately recognizable by its brilliant turquoise-blue upperparts, contrasting sharply with a pure white belly and vent. A distinct black facial mask extends from the lores to behind the eye, complementing its black wings and tail. Its flanks exhibit a softer blue hue, while the throat can appear bla...
Primarily inhabits the canopy and subcanopy of humid lowland and submontane Atlantic Forest, favoring forest edges and clearings. Found at elevations typically from sea level up to 800 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, gleaning insects and larvae from leaves and branches, supplemented by a significant intake of small fruits and berries.
This diurnal tanager is often observed foraging actively in pairs or small family groups, frequently joining larger mixed-species flocks, particularly with other tanagers and euphonias. Foraging primarily involves gleaning insects from foliage and branches within the canopy and mid-story, alongsi...
The White-bellied Tanager is strictly endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil, with its distribution spanning several states. Its primary range includes coastal and subcoastal regions from southern Bahia southward through Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São P...
Least Concern
- The White-bellied Tanager is endemic to the highly biodiverse yet severely fragmented Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. - Its striking turquoise-blue and pure white plumage makes it one of the most visually distinctive members of the *Tangara* genus. - Despite its vibrant coloration, it c...