Order: PASSERIFORMES - Family: THRAUPIDAE
408 Species currently existing - 179 in region + 1 vagrant


Appearance: Tanagers are a diverse group of birds known for their vibrant colors. In Colombia, species like the Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea), Golden Tanager (Tangara schrankii), and Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) showcase a range of colors from bright reds and yellows to blues and greens. They generally have a stout body, short neck, and a conical bill which is well-adapted for their diet.

Habitat: Tanagers predominantly inhabit tropical and subtropical forests. In Colombia, they can be found in various environments, such as:
Lowland rainforests: Rich in biodiversity, offering abundant food resources.
Cloud forests: Higher elevation areas with cooler temperatures and moss-covered trees.
Savannas and gardens: Some species adapt to open areas where they can forage.

Behavior: Tanagers are generally social birds, often seen in small flocks. They are agile and can be quite acrobatic when foraging for food, which includes fruits, insects, and nectar. Many species are known to sing melodiously, contributing to the rich soundscape of their habitats.

Breeding: Breeding seasons can vary among species, but many tanagers in Colombia typically breed during the rainy season when food is more abundant. They build their nests in trees, often hidden among leaves for protection. The female usually lays a few eggs, which she incubates. Parental care is shared, with both parents often involved in feeding the chicks.

Plushcap

Catamblyrhynchus diadema
Spanish Name: Gorrión Afelpado

Size: 5.5 in | 14 cm
Habitat: Lower paramo, montane forest
Height: 2000 - 2500 m

Photo: © Andres Vasquez Noboa eBird S109867546 Macaulay Library ML 448311091

Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak

Parkerthraustes humeralis
Spanish Name: Picogordo Verdiamarillo

Size: 6.5 in | 14 cm
Habitat: humid forest
Height: <820 m

Photo: © Andres Vasquez Noboa eBird S141837478 Macaulay Library ML 586451241

Hooded Tanager

Nemosia pileata
Spanish Name: Trinadora Pechiblanca

Size:5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Moist woodland
Height: <600 m

Photo: © Jay McGowan eBird S12633718 Macaulay Library ML 38469781

White-capped Tanager

Sericossypha albocristata
Spanish Name: Pollo-de-monte

Size: 9 in | 23 cm
Habitat: humid forest borders
Height: 1600 - 3200 m

Photo: © Michael McCloy eBird S32937553 Macaulay Library ML 42528541

Wedge-tailed Grass-finch

Emberizoides herbicola
Spanish Name: Sabanero Coludo

Size: 7.5 in | 19 cm
Habitat: Grassland
Height: <1800 m

Photo: © Marcos Eugênio Birding Guide eBird S46673482 Macaulay Library ML 104994501

Green Honeycreeper

Chlorophanes spiza
Spanish Name: Mielero Verde

Size:5 in | 14 cm
Habitat: Humid forest
Height: <2300 m

Photo: © Luis A. Materon

Golden-collared Honeycreeper

Iridophanes pulcherrimus
Spanish Name: Mielero Opalino

Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Humid forest
Height: 1000 -1900 m

Photo: © Andres Vasquez Noboa eBird S70541052 Macaulay Library ML 244010141

Scarlet-and-white Tanager

Chrysothlypis salmoni
Spanish Name: Chococito Escarlata

Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Humid forest
Height: <1700 m

Photo: © Jan Hansen eBird S40100425 Macaulay Library ML 72975931

Black-and-yellow Tanager

Chrysothlypis chrysomelas
Spanish Name: Chococito Negriamarilla

Size: 5 in |13 cm
Habitat: Borders of humid forest
Height: 100 - 1200 m

Photo: © Brandon Miller eBird S43588590 Macaulay Library ML 90057891

Scarlet-browed Tanager

Heterospingus xanthopygius
Spanish Name: Chambergo Cejirrojo

Size: 7 in | 18 cm
Habitat: Borders of humid forests
Height: <1200 m

Photo: © Edwin Munera eBird S32492369 Macaulay Library ML 39624341

Yellow-backed Tanager

Hemithraupis flavicolis
Spanish Name: Pintasilgo Culiamarillo

Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Border of humid forest
Height: <1200 m

Photo: © Alexandre Gualhanone eBird S24279545 Macaulay Library ML 169541691

Guira Tanager

Hemithraupis guira
Spanish Name: Pintasilgo Güira

Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Border of humid forest
Height: <1500 m

Photo: © Eduardo Lago V.

Swallow Tanager

Tersina viridis
Spanish Name: Azulejo Golondrina

Size: 6 in | 15 cm
Habitat: Borders of humid forests
Height: <2000 m

Photo: © Andres Vasquez Noboa eBird S58529620 Macaulay Library ML 250764021

Purple Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes caeruleus
Spanish Name: Mielero cerúleo

Size: 4 in | 11 cm
Habitat: Border of humid forest
Height: <1500 m

Photo: © Amy Simmons eBird S32685880 Macaulay Library ML 42480151

Red-legged Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes cyaneus
Spanish Name: Mielero Patirrojo

Size: 4.8 in | 12.2 cm
Habitat: Dry to humid forests
Height: <1000 m

Photo: © Andres Vasquez Noboa eBird S123801468 Macaulay Library ML 513864281

Short-billed Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes nitidus
Spanish Name: Mielero Pico-de-luna

Size: 4 in | 11 cm
Habitat: Border of humid forest
Height: <600 m

Photo: © Bradley Davis eBird S24976614 Macaulay Library ML 20124691

Shining Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes lucidus
Spanish Name: Mielero Patiamarillo

Size: 4 in | 11 cm
Habitat: Border of humid forest
Height: <1000 m

Photo: ©  Peter Hawrylyshyn eBird S64915859 Macaulay Library ML 213060041

Scarlet-breasted Dacnis

Dacnis berlepschi
Spanish Name: Dacnis Pechirroja

Size: 4.5 in | 11.5 cm
Habitat: Border of wet forest
Height: 200 - 1200 m

Photo: © Robert Johnson eBird S40734771 Macaulay Library ML 87354401

Scarlet -thighed Dacnis

Dacnis venusta
Spanish Name: Dacnis Negriazul

Size: 4.8 in | 12.1 cm
Habitat: Humid and wet forest borders
Height: <1000 m

Photo: © fernando Burgalin Sequeria eBird S58497784 Macaulay Library ML 171902601

Blue Dacnis

Dacnis cayana
Spanish Name: Dacnis Azul

Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Border of humid forest
Height: < 1100 m

Photo: © Tomaz Melo eBird S153539003 Macaulay Library ML 610630813

Yellow-bellied Dacnis

Dacnis flaviventer
Spanish Name: Dacnis Pechiamarilla

Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Border of humid forest
Height: <1300 m

Photo: © Noah Frade eBird S38398251 Macaulay Library ML 65054131

Turquoise Dacnis

Dacnis hartlaubi
Spanish Name: Dacnis Turquesa

Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Canopy of humid forest
Height: 850 - 2200 m

Photo: © Nick Athanas eBird S45495847 Macaulay Library ML 99274371

Yellow-tufted Dacnis

Dacnis egregia
Spanish Name: Dacnis Mechiamarilla

Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Coffee plantations
Height: <1200 m

Photo: © Edwin Munera eBird S28516932 Macaulay Library ML 26098781

Black-faced Dacnis

Dacnis lineata
Spanish Name: Dacnis Carinegra

Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Borders of humid forests
Height: 700 - 1000 m

Photo: © Andres Vasquez Noboa eBird S64204849 Macaulay Library ML 262776041

Viridian Dacnis

Dacnis viguieri
Spanish Name: Dacnis Aguamarina

Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Borders wet and humid forests.
Height: <600 m

Photo: ©  Edwin Munera eBird S37851595 Macaulay Library ML 62133631

White-bellied Dacnis

Dacnis albiventris
Spanish Name: Dacnis Pechiblanca

Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Humid forest
Height: <500 m

Photo: © Héctor Bottai eBird S57494137 Macaulay Library ML 164779251

Orinocan Saltator

Saltator orenocensis
Spanish Name: Saltador Cejiblanco

Size: 8 in | 20 cm
Habitat: Dry woodland
Height: <500 m

Photo: © Andres Vasquez Noboa eBird S127810712 Macaulay Library ML 532668241

Caribbean Grayish Saltator

Saltator olivascens
Spanish Name: Saltador Grisáceo Caribeño

Size: 8 in | 20 cm
Habitat: Dry woodland
Height: <2000 m

Photo: © Camilo Zabala eBird S88323207 Macaulay Library ML 342892301

Amazonian Grayish Saltator

Saltator coerulescens
Spanish Name: Saltador Papayero

Size: 8 in | 20 cm
Habitat: Forest borders near rivers
Height: < 1300 m

Photo: © Marco Valentini Macaulay Library eBird

Streaked Saltator

Saltator striatipectus
Spanish Name: Saltador Pío-judío

Size: 8 in | 20 cm
Habitat: Dry to humid woodland
Height: <2100 m

Photo: © Luis A.Materon

Buff-throated Saltator

Saltator maximus
Spanish Name: Saltador Ajicero

Size: 8 in | 20 cm
Habitat: Borders of humid forests
Height: <1800 m

Photo: ©  fernando Burgalin Sequeria eBird S51720335 Macaulay Library ML 135445881

Black-winged Saltator

Saltator atripennis
Spanish Name: Saltador Alinegro

Size: 8 in | 20 cm
Habitat: Border of montane forest
Height: 800 - 2300 m

Photo: © Luis A. Materon

Slate-colored Saltator

Saltator grossus
Spanish Name: Picogordo Pizarra

Size: 19 in | 7.5 cm
Habitat: Humid and wet forest
Height: <1000 m

Photo: © fernando Burgalin Sequeria eBird S85258617 Macaulay Library ML 325749001

Masked Saltator

Saltator cinctus
Spanish Name: Saltador Chusquero

Size: 8.5 in | 22 cm
Habitat: Humid and wet forests
Height: 2000 - 3000 m

Photo: © Dorian Anderson eBird S47432861 Macaulay Library ML 112810901

Bananaquit

Coereba flaveola
Spanish Name: Mielero Común

Size: 4.3 in | 11 cm
Habitat: Borders of dry and humid forests
Height: <2000 m

Photo: © Luis A. Materon

Yellow-faced Grassquit

Tiaris olivaceus
Spanish Name: Semillero Cariamarillo

Size: 4.2 in | 10.6 cm
Habitat: shrubs and bushes
Height: 600 - 2400 m

Photo: © Luis A. Materon

Black-faced Grassquit

Melanospiza bicolor
Spanish Name: Semillero Pechinegro

Size: 4 in | 10.2 cm
Habitat: Dry and arid weedy areas
Height: <1400 m

Photo: ©  Larry Therrien eBird S34246697 Macaulay Library ML 48476931

Sooty Grassquit

Asemospiza fuliginosa
Spanish Name: Semillero Tiznado

Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Dry and humid - regenerating burned areas
Height: <1400 m

Photo: © Kamal Mahabir eBird S32511378 Macaulay Library ML 39746001

Dull-colored Grassquit

Asemospiza obscura
Spanish Name: Semillero Pardo

Size: 4.3 in | 11 cm
Habitat: Shrubs in humid borders
Height: <1700 m

Photo: © Brad DawsoneBird S58419713 Macaulay Library ML 190996831

Blue-black Grassquit

Volatinia jacarina
Spanish Name: Espiguero Saltarín

Size: 4 in | 10.2 cm
Habitat: Grassy pastures in dry areas
Height: <2200 m

Photo: © Luis A. Materon

Black-and-white Tanager

Conothraupis speculigera
Spanish Name: Frutero Blanco y Negro

Size: 6.5 in | 16.5 cm
Habitat: Humid forest by river borders
Height: <1000 m

Photo: © Gil Ewing eBird S54120263 Macaulay Library ML 147920991

Rufous-crested Tanager

Creurgops verticalis
Spanish Name: Buscaquiches Rufo

Size: 6.5 in | 16.5 cm
Habitat: Border of wet and humid forest
Height: 1500 - 2800 m

Photo: © Julian Zuleta (Organización Ambiental Vida silvestre) eBird S24948808 Macaulay Library ML 129774821

Gray-headed Tanager

Eucometis penicillata
Spanish Name: Tangará Hormiguera Cabecigris

Size: 7 in | 18 cm
Habitat: Dry, humid and wet forest
Height: < m

Photo: © Dorian Anderson eBird S57998469 Macaulay Library ML 168740301

Northern Gray-headed Tanager

Eucometis (penicillata) spodocephalus
Spanish Name: Tangará Cabecigris Norteña

Size: 7 in | 18 cm
Habitat: Border of humid forest
Height: <1900 m

Photo: © Josep del Hoyo a screenshot from a video eBird S64821653 Macaulay Library

Southern Gray-headed Tanager

Eucometis (penicillata) penicillata
Spanish Name: Tangará Cabecigris Sureña

Size: 7 in | 18 cm
Habitat: Humid lowland forest
Height: <800 m

Photo: © Charley Hesse eBird S57299997 Macaulay Library ML 163843651

Flame-crested Tanager

Loriotus cristatus
Spanish Name: Parlotero Crestado

Size: 6.5 in | 16.5cm
Habitat: Dry to humid forest
Height: <800 m

Photo: ©  João Menezes eBird S37328682 Macaulay Library ML 67361901

White-shouldered Tanager

Loriotus luctuosus
Spanish Name: Parlotero Aliblanco

Size: 5.5 in | 14 cm
Habitat: Dry to humid forest
Height: <1200 m

Photo: © Andres Vasquez Noboa eBird S106333162 Macaulay Library ML 432565201

White-shouldered Tanager (subsp.)

Loriotus (luctuosus) luctuosus
Spanish Name: Parlotero Aliblanco

Size: 5.5 in | 14 cm
Habitat: Dry to humid forest
Height: <1200 m

Photo: © David Monroy Rengifo  eBird S70352239 Macaulay Library ML246954251

Pileated Finch

Coryphospingus pileatus
Spanish Name: Cardonero Coronirrojo

Size: 5.3 in | 13.5 cm
Habitat: Dry to moist forest borders
Height: <700 m

Photo: © Ciro Albano eBird S60930974 Macaulay Library ML 185096651

Red-crested Finch

Coryphospingus cucullatus
Spanish Name: Soldadito Crestirrojo

Size: 5.3 in | 13.5 cm
Habitat: Scrubby humid foothills
Height: <800 m

Photo: © Raphael Kurz - Aves do Sul eBird S116227882 Macaulay Library ML 472239681

Crimson-breasted Finch

Rhodospingus cruentus
Spanish Name: Pinzón Carmesí

Size: 4.5in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Forest border with bush
Height: <200 m

Photo: © Bob Shettler eBird S46243347 Macaulay Library ML 103089231

Fulvous-crested Tanager

Maschalethraupis surinama
Spanish Name: Parlotero Culiamarillo

Size: 6.5 in | 16.5 cm
Habitat: Humid forest with shrubby areas
Height: <800 m

Photo: © John Drummond eBird S33753283 Macaulay Library ML 45798101

Tawny-crested Tanager

Chrysocorypha delatrii
Spanish Name: Parlotero Crestado

Size: 5.5 in | 14 cm
Habitat: Borders of humid and wet forests
Height: <1200 m

Photo: © fernando Burgalin Sequeria eBird S51666675 Macaulay Library ML 135022211

Red-shouldered Tanager

Tachyphonus phoenicius
Spanish Name: Parlotero Hombrirrojo

Size: 5.5 in | 14 cm
Habitat: Scrubby woodland
Height: <400 m

Photo: © Örjan Sjögren eBird S41667610 Macaulay Library ML 80766761

White-lined Tanager

Tachyphonus rufus
Spanish Name: Parlotero Malcasado

Size: 7 in | 18 cm
Habitat: Humid forest border
Height: <2000 m

Photo: © Luis A. Materon

Fulvous Shrike-tanager

Lanio fulvus
Spanish Name: Lanio Dentado

Size: 6.5 in | 16.5 cm
Habitat: Humid forest
Height: <1300 m

Photo: © Jorge Muñoz García CAQUETA BIRDING eBird S45759594 Macaulay Library ML 100628811

Masked Crimson Tanager

Rhamphocelus nigrogularis
Spanish Name: Toche Carmesí

Size: 7 in | 18 cm
Habitat: Forest borders near water sources
Height: <800 m

Photo: © Renato Espinosa eBird S50352830 Macaulay Library ML 127320201

Crimson-backed Tanager

Rhamphocelus dimidiatus
Spanish Name: Toche Pico-de-plata

Size: 7 in | 18 cm
Habitat: Forest border with shrubs
Height: <2200 m

Photo: © Luis A. Materon

Silver-beaked Tanager

Rhamphocelus carbo
Spanish Name: Toche Negro

Size: 7 in | 18 cm
Habitat: River borders
Height: <1300 m

Photo: © Roger Ahlman eBird S40599557 Macaulay Library ML 76822831

Flame-rumped Tanager

Rhamphocelus flammigerus
Spanish Name: Toche Enjalmado

Size: 7.5 in | 19 cm
Habitat: Shrubby forest borders
Height: <1500 m

Photo: © Luis A. Materon

Lemon-rumped Tanager (subsp.)

Rhamphocelus (flammigerus) icteronotus
Spanish Name: Asoma Culiamarilla

Size: 7.5 in | 19 cm
Habitat: Shrubby borders of forest
Height: <1500 m

Photo: © Luis A. Materon

Flamed-rumped Tanager (subsp.)

Rhamphacelus (flammigerus) flammigerus
Spanish Name: Asoma Candela

Size: 7.5 in | 19 cm
Habitat: Shrubby forest borders
Height: 600 - 2200 m

Photo: © Luis A. Materon

Lesson's Seedeater

Sporophila bouvronides
Spanish Name: Espiguero de Lesson

Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Pastureland, grassy areas
Height: <1000 m

Photo: © Juan Sebastian Moreno eBird S22632653 Macaulay Library ML 24004341

Lined Seedeater

Sporophila lineola
Spanish Name: Espiguero Bigotudo

Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Wet pastures
Height: <600 m

Photo: © Luiz Carlos Ramassotti eBird S41008698 Macaulay Library ML 77985611

Black-breasted Seedeater

Sporophila ophtalmica
Spanish Name: Espiguero Pechinegro

Size: 4.3 in | 11 cm
Habitat: Grassy areas and crops
Height: <1500 m

Photo: ©

Gray Seedeater

Sporophila intermedia
Spanish Name: Espiguero Gris

Size: 4.3 in | 11 cm
Habitat: Grassy areas of dry and humid environment
Height: <2200 m

Photo: © Juan Sebastian Moreno eBird S20068361 Macaulay Library ML 24005461

Caqueta Seedeater

Sporophila murallae
Spanish Name: Espiguero de Caquetá

Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Riparian wet areas
Height: <700 m

Photo: © Jeff 'JP' Peters eBird S47802848 Macaulay Library ML 112405701

White-naped Seedeater

Sporophila fringilloides
Spanish Name: Semillero Pechiblanco

Size: 5.3 in | 13.5 cm
Habitat: Sandy open woodland
Height: <500 m

Photo: ©  Ian Davies eBird S8408940 Macaulay Library ML 23695871

Black-and-white Seedeater

Sporophila luctuosa
Spanish Name: Espiguero Negriblanco

Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Grass bushy areas
Height: 1500 - 2500 m

Photo: © Margareta Wieser eBird S65119277 Macaulay Library ML 205397191

Double-collared Seedeater

Sporophila caerulescens
Spanish Name: Espiguero Collarejo

Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Amazon region
Height: <200 m

Photo: © Nahuel Melisa Aguirre Gago eBird S40825846 Macaulay Library ML 76798521

Yellow-bellied Seedeater

Sporophila nigricolis
Spanish Name: Espiguero Capuchino

Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Shrubs and grassy areas
Height: <2200 m

Photo: © Luis A. Materon

Thick-billed Seed-finch

Sporophila funerea
Spanish Name: Arrocero Piquigrueso

Size: 5 in | 13cm
Habitat: Shrubby and grassy areas
Height: <1000 m

Photo: © Gualberto Becerra eBird S45468654 Macaulay Library ML 99137251

Chestnut-bellied Seed-finch

Sporophila angolensis
Spanish Name: Arrocero Buchicastaño

Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Shrubby and grassy fields
Height: <1000 m

Photo: © Bradley Hacker eBird S39026298 Macaulay Library ML 68155171

Large-billed Seed-finch

Sporophila crassirostris
Spanish Name: Arrocero Renegrido

Size: 5.5 in | 14 cm
Habitat: Wet grassy and shrubby areas
Height: <1300 m

Photo: ©  Juan carlos Hincapie consonni Macaulay Library ML 143505851

Slate-colored Seedeater

Sporophila schistacea
Spanish Name: Espiguero Pizarra

Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Brushy and grassy fields
Height: <2000 m

Photo: © Bradley Hacker eBird S39026609 Macaulay Library ML 68178081

Plumbeous Seedeater

Sporophila plumbea
Spanish Name: Espiguero Plomizo

Size: 4.3 in | 11 cm
Habitat: Wet grasslands areas
Height: <1500 m

Photo: © Clive Harris eBird S36186313 Macaulay Library ML 55403911

Chestnut-throated Seedeater

Sporophila telasco
Spanish Name: Espiguero Pechiblanco

Size: 4 in | 10.2 cm
Habitat: Dry and humid grasslands
Height: <200 m

Photo: © Dorian Anderson eBird S46926770 Macaulay Library ML 112811541

Chestnut-bellied Seedeater

Sporophila castaneiventris
Spanish Name: Espiguero Buchicastaño

Size: 4 in | 10.2 cm
Habitat: Along riverbanks, grassy areas
Height: <1200 m

Photo: © Marcelo Corella eBird S61977360 Macaulay Library ML 193495991

Ruddy-breasted Seedeater

Sporophila minuta
Spanish Name: Espiguero Ladrillo

Size: 4 in | 10.2 cm
Habitat: Shrubby and grassy areas
Height: <1200 m

Photo: © Daniel Hernandez eBird S68432791 Macaulay Library ML 232168871

Gray-hooded Bush-tanager

Cnemoscopus rubrirostris
Spanish Name: Montero Piquirrojo

Size: 6 in | 15 cm
Habitat: Humid forest border
Height: 2000 -3200 m

Photo: © Sandy & Bob Sipe eBird S130028517 Macaulay Library ML 548664921

Gray-hooded Bush-tanager (subsp.)

Cnemoscopus (rubrirostris) rubrirostris
Spanish Name: Montero Piquirrojo

Size: 6 in | 15 cm
Habitat: Humid forest
Height: 2000 -3300 m

Photo: © Jeff Tingle eBird S123358797 Macaulay Library ML 521035091

Black-headed Hemispingus

Pseudospingus verticalis
Spanish Name: Hemispingus Tiznado

Size: 5.5 in | 14 cm
Habitat: Dense wet cold montane forest.
Height: 2900 - 3600 m

Photo: © Rob Felix eBird S41652922 Macaulay Library ML 83983671

Black-capped Hemispingus

Kleinothraupis atropileus
Spanish Name: Hemispingus Cabecinegro

Size: 6.5 in | 16.5 cm
Habitat: Dense cold wet forest
Height: 1800 - 3600 m

Photo: © Luke Seitz eBird S8100027 Macaulay Library ML 36592601

Oleaginous Hemispingus

Sphenopsis frontalis
Spanish Name: Hemispingus Verdoso

Size: 5.5 in | 14 cm
Habitat: Humid cold forest
Height: 1500 - 2700 m

Photo: © Jhonathan Miranda - Wandering Venezuela Birding Expedition seBird S26927057 Macaulay Library ML 23284801

Western Hemispingus

Sphenopsis ochracea
Spanish Name: Hemispingus Occidental

Size: 5.5in | 14 cm
Habitat: Wet forest
Height: 1600 - 2200 m

Photo: © Nick Athanas eBird S14307860 Macaulay Library ML 185318331

Black-eared Hemispingus

Sphenopsis melanotis
Spanish Name: Hemispingus de Antifaz

Size: 6 in | 15 cm
Habitat: Humid montane forest
Height: 1700 - 2900 m

Photo: © Bradley Hacker eBird S39026273 Macaulay Library ML 68128121

Northern Black-eared Hemispingus (subsp.)

Sphenopsis (melanotis) melanotis
Spanish Name: Hemispingus de Antifaz

Size: 6in | 15 cm
Habitat: Dense cold wet forest
Height: 1700 - 2900 m

Photo: © Jay McGowan eBird S27755766 Macaulay Library ML 25903981

Fulvous-headed Tanager

Thlypopsis fulviceps
Spanish Name: Zarcerito Encapuchado

Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Humid woodland
Height: 1500 - 2400 m

Photo: © Jay McGowan eBird S12700645 Macaulay Library ML 38405511

Orange-headed Tanager

Thlypopsis sordida
Spanish Name: Zarcerito Cabeciamarillo

Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Riverbanks
Height: <400 m

Photo: © Andres Vasquez Noboa eBird S143247740 Macaulay Library ML 591873281

Western Orange-headed Tanager (subsp.)

Thlypopsis (sordida) chrysopis
Spanish Name: Zarcerito Cabeciamarillo

Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Riverbanks
Height: <400 m

Photo: © Nick Athanas https://www.flickr.com