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Orange-headed Tanager

Thlypopsis sordida
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Orange-headed Tanager

Appearance: The Orange-headed Tanager is characterized by its distinct orange head, which is a key feature for identification. The rest of its body is a mix of olive and yellowish tones.  It is a small bird measuring around 14 cm (about 5.5 in) in length. Males and females are similar in appearance, though females may have slightly duller coloration.
Habitat: This species is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, as well as in degraded forest areas and plantations.
Behavior: The Orange-headed Tanager primarily feeds on fruits and insects. It is known to forage in the mid to upper levels of the forest canopy. It is often seen in pairs or small groups and can sometimes be found associating with mixed-species flocks.
Breeding: The breeding behavior of the Orange-headed Tanager is not extensively documented, but like many tanagers, it is likely to build cup-shaped nests in trees or shrubs. Specific details about their breeding season and clutch size in Colombia are not well-documented but are presumed to be similar to other tanagers, with a tendency to lay a small number of eggs.
Conservation Status: The Orange-headed Tanager is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN.

Distribution

The Orange-headed Tanager can be found in the southern department of Amazon by the border with Brazil. Also, in eastern Vichada.

Taxonomy

The Orange-headed Tanager (Thlypopsis sordida)
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Aves (Birds)
  • Order: Passeriformes
  • Family: Thraupidae
  • Genus: Thlypopsis
  • Species: Thlypopsis sordida

Vocalization

While detailed descriptions of the  vocalizations of the Orange-headed Tanager may not be as widely documented as those of more common or well-studied birds, tanagers generally have a range of calls and songs that they use for communication.
The vocalizations of tanagers can include a variety of sounds such as chirps, whistles, and trills. These sounds are often used for purposes such as attracting mates, defending territory, or signaling alarm.