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Black-and-yellow Tanager

Chrysothlypis chrysomelas

Least Concern
Wingspan
12.3 cm
Weight
13.0 g
Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Black-and-yellow Tanager is a striking tanager of humid lowland and foothill forests in Panama and northwestern Colombia. Males are vividly patterned in gold-yellow and black, while females are duller olive. It forages in forest canopy and edges for insects and small fruits.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 12.3 cm 4.8 in
Weight 13.0 g 0.46 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Chrysothlypis
Species Chrysothlypis chrysomelas

Distribution

Black-and-yellow Tanager has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-and-yellow Tanager endangered?
The Black-and-yellow Tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-and-yellow Tanager nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-and-yellow Tanager?
The Black-and-yellow Tanager has a wingspan of 12.3 cm, weight of 13.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-yellow Tanager belong to?
The Black-and-yellow Tanager (Chrysothlypis chrysomelas) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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