Black-goggled Tanager
Trichothraupis melanops
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The Black-goggled Tanager is a medium-sized tanager with olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, and a distinctive black mask around the eyes, resembling goggles. It inhabits humid Atlantic forest of southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, foraging in the forest interior, edges, and second growth. It feeds on insects, fruits, and seeds, often joining mixed-species canopy flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.2 cm | 6.4 in |
| Weight | 22.85 g | 0.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Trichothraupis |
| Species | Trichothraupis melanops |
Distribution
Black-goggled Tanager has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thraupidae family