Black-capped Tanager

Stilpnia heinei

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Passeriformes · Thraupidae

About

The black-capped tanager is one of the many species of Neotropical bird in the family Thraupidae. It lives in the mountains of Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela year-round. This bird can often be found in open landscapes, alone or in pairs, hiding under branches of trees and bushes. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.

Fun Fact

An isolated record exists from 700 metres (2,300 ft) above sea level.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the mountains of Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela year-round.

Diet

Eats fruits such as whole berries and cecropia fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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