Tangará Cabecigris Sureña
Southern Gray-headed Tanager
Eucometis (penicillata) penicillata
Song
Southern Gray-headed Tanager
Appearance: The Southern Gray-headed Tanager has a gray head with a black mask around the eyes, a bright yellow body, and black wings and tail. They have a nice appearance with their bright colors and contrasting patterns.
Habitat: They are found in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in secondary growth forests and wooded areas.
Behavior: These tanagers are often seen in pairs or small groups, foraging for insects, fruits, and seeds in the trees. They are known for their melodious song, which they use to communicate with each other and establish territory.
Breeding: The Southern Gray-headed Tanager builds a cup-shaped nest in a tree, where the female lays 2-3 eggs. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks.
Conservation status: The Southern Gray-headed Tanager is considered to be of least concern by the IUCN.
Distribution
The Southern Gray-headed Tanagers are not found in the western and central regions. The bird is found in the southern departments of the country, except Nariño. Also found in Meta and Vichada in the east.
Taxonomy
The Southern Gray-headed Tanager (Eucometis (penicillata) penicillata)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Eucometis
- Species: Eucometis penicillata
- Subspecies: penicillata
Vocalization
The Southern Gray-headed Tanager has a characteristic vocalization that consists of a series of high-pitched, melodious whistles. The song is often described as sweet and musical, with a repetitive and rhythmic quality. The tanager's call is also a sharp, metallic "tink" or "tseet" sound that it uses to communicate with other members of its flock.
