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Black-headed Tanager
Tangara argentea
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Least Concern
Envergadura
13,9 cm
Peso
21,775 g
Família
Thraupidae
Ordem
Passeriformes
Sobre
The Black-headed Tanager is a small, glittering tanager with a glossy black head contrasting with silvery-white and turquoise body plumage in the male. It inhabits humid montane forests, forest edges, and adjacent plantations of northwestern South America, primarily in Venezuela and Colombia. It feeds on small fruits, berries, and insects, foraging actively in the canopy and midstory, often in mixed-species flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,9 cm | 5.5 in |
| Peso | 21,775 g | 0.77 oz |
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Tangara |
| Espécies | Tangara argentea |
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Perguntas frequentes
Is the Black-headed Tanager endangered?
The Black-headed Tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Tanager nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-headed Tanager?
The Black-headed Tanager has a wingspan of 13.9 cm, weight of 21.775 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Tanager belong to?
The Black-headed Tanager (Tangara argentea) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.
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