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Black-hooded Tanager
Tangara whitelyi
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.9 cm
Weight
22.3 g
Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Black-hooded Tanager is a strikingly colored small tanager with a blue and turquoise body, black hood, and contrasting golden-buff rump. It inhabits humid montane forests of Venezuela and adjacent Guyana at elevations between 1,000 and 2,500 meters. It feeds on small fruits, berries, and insects, foraging actively in the canopy and forest edges, often in mixed-species flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.9 cm | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 22.3 g | 0.79 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 | Tangara |
| Species | Tangara whitelyi |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-hooded Tanager endangered?
The Black-hooded Tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-hooded Tanager nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-hooded Tanager?
The Black-hooded Tanager has a wingspan of 13.9 cm, weight of 22.3 g.
What order and family does the Black-hooded Tanager belong to?
The Black-hooded Tanager (Tangara whitelyi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.
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